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A round-up of the people, stories and ideas that are changing healthcare into what it should be.
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The Healthcare Connection
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May 28, 2026
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In this issue: the HCP influencer’s increasing role in data dissemination, how medical affairs activities shape AI answers, and the critical ways creativity and cultural relevance build trust.

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THE NEW RULES OF INFLUENCE
The Congress Conundrum: How to influence treatment decisions beyond conventions.
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When new data is released at a congress, HCPs respond faster than ever before. Within hours of a readout, HCPs are using AI to learn more, posting on X to their networks, and shaping perceptions before brands have a chance to engage. What can you do to prepare for the next congress?

Congress strategies that actually work in the age of AI influence →

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AI + SEARCH
Want to win in search? Align your content.
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With AI shaping interpretation like traditional search never did, guiding how your brand shows up is more than strategy—it takes careful planning. And it’s constantly being recalculated.

3 expert takes on the changing search landscape→

Want more Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) content? Get a monthly briefing on AI search and GEO, tailored for pharmaceutical and healthcare leaders navigating a rapidly evolving search landscape. Subscribe to our HealthGEO Pulse newsletter.

In a world of infinite outputs, trust and clarity are the new scarce resource.
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A linguist turned medical professional gives an insider’s take on how to stay ahead of LLMs and why GEO is a job for medical affairs, too.

How AI has dramatically expanded the role of Medical Affairs →

AI is on the front lines of clinical decision making. Is your brand ready?
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When physicians increasingly start with AI to make sense of vast volumes of research on the clinical frontline, the first answer they see may not come directly from a biotech company, its congress booth, published data, or website. So, what does that mean for biotechs? Andrew Nelson, Senior Director, Integrated Intelligence + Analytics Social Listening outlines the steps brands need to take to get it right.

How to get your science seen →

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CANNES PREVIEW
Alliteration at its finest: Chris Charles talks Cannes—creativity, credibility, and cultural relevance.
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Last year, he spoke at Cannes about comedy in healthcare—this year, Chris Charles, Executive Creative Director at 21GRAMS, will be in the Pharma Jury room. Chris met with MM+M to talk about trends he’s keeping an eye on as jurors analyze the nominated work.

Listen to the podcast episode here→

Real Chemistry partners with Female Quotient for a cross-industry conversation on the decisions driving modern marketing.
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Join key leaders from Real Chemistry, Duolingo, Marriott International, and Unilever as they talk creativity, trust, and cultural relevance. And afterwards, join us for the Bon Voyage party. Check out the events, speakers, and get on the guest list.

Reserve your spot at our exclusive Cannes events →

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LEADING THROUGH TRANSFORMATION
Leading at the intersection of policy, reputation, AI, and stakeholder expectation takes clarity, plenty of coffee, and much more.
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Sherry Pudloski, Group President, RC Resolve and Corporate Affairs, shares her thoughts after the PRovoke Media Summit on the role of corporate affairs beyond communications—and what it takes to achieve corporate readiness.

5 things every leader can do to improve their readiness →

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