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L.A. Fires: The Cost and the Climate

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Shifting Values in Pharmaceuticals

This chapter examines the changing values within pharmaceutical companies and their effects on reputation and ethics in the industry. It contrasts historical philosophies of prioritizing innovation and patient welfare with recent profit-driven practices, using case studies like Merck and Boeing to illustrate these shifts. The discussion highlights the implications for healthcare management, corporate responsibility, and the fundamental question of whether care can be prioritized over profit.

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