Entrepreneurship
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Navigating Change: When and How to Pivot Your Healthcare Business
Hamza Asumah, MD, MBA In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, businesses must remain adaptable to survive and thrive. A pivot, or a fundamental change in business strategy, can often be the key to unlocking new opportunities and ensuring long-term… Continue reading
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Healthcare Advertising Ethics: Transparency vs. Manipulation
Hamza Asumah, MD, MBA In today’s fast-paced digital age, healthcare advertising plays a crucial role in informing patients about available treatments, medications, and healthcare services. However, the ethical considerations governing these advertisements are complex and multifaceted, centering around the delicate… Continue reading
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Healthcare Accessibility: Is Universal Healthcare the Solution?
Hamza Asumah, MD, MBA Healthcare accessibility is a critical issue worldwide, sparking debates on whether universal healthcare is the optimal solution. Universal healthcare aims to provide medical services to all citizens, regardless of their financial status. This blog explores the… Continue reading
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The Rise of Concierge Medicine: Access or Exclusivity?
Hamza Asumah, MD, MBA In recent years, concierge medicine has emerged as a compelling alternative to traditional healthcare models. This approach, often characterized by personalized care, direct access to physicians, and a membership-based fee structure, has sparked debate on its… Continue reading
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The Commercialization of Patient Advocacy: Navigating Motivations and Conflicts of Interest
Hamza Asumah, MD, MBA In recent years, patient advocacy has emerged as a critical component of healthcare, aiming to empower patients and ensure their voices are heard in medical decisions. However, as this field grows, so does its commercialization, raising… Continue reading
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The Impact of Social Media on Body Image and Health Trends
Hamza Asumah, MD, MBA In the digital age, social media has become a powerful force shaping public perceptions of health and body image. As platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook dominate our daily lives, they wield significant influence over how… Continue reading
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The Ethics of Clinical Trials in Low-Income Countries
Hamza Asumah, MD, MBA Conducting clinical trials in low-income countries raises significant ethical questions. While these trials are essential for advancing medical science, they must be managed with careful consideration of ethical principles to ensure fairness and respect for all… Continue reading
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The Impact of Social Media on Health Trends: Misinformation vs. Awareness
Hamza Asumah In today’s digital age, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, shaping how we connect, share, and receive information. Among its many influences, social media plays a pivotal role in the realm of health… Continue reading
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The Ethical Dilemma: Ghana Medical Association’s Stance Amidst the Illegal Mining Crisis
Hamza Asumah, MD, MBA Ghana finds itself at a crossroads, grappling with the devastating repercussions of illegal mining—locally dubbed “galamsey.” The environmental degradation, rampant pollution of water bodies, and the ensuing health crises are igniting fierce debates across the nation.… Continue reading
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The Controversy of ‘Pay-for-Performance’ Healthcare Models: Balancing Incentives and Ethics
Hamza Asumah, MD, MBA In recent years, the healthcare industry has seen a shift toward pay-for-performance (P4P) models, where financial incentives are tied to the quality and efficiency of care provided by healthcare professionals. While proponents argue that these models… Continue reading









