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Mr Matthew Herper

Matthew Herper has covered medical innovation both its promise and its perils for two decades, chronicling the rise of genetic medicine and the ballooning cost of new drugs. Along the way he’s profiled major figures from Martin Shkreli to Bill Gates. From 2000 to 2018, he covered science and medicine for Forbes, writing 17 covers and building the Forbes Healthcare Summit into an industry-leading event.

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Upcoming Healthed Webcast

Acute Heart Failure: Practical Steps For GPs After Discharge

Tuesday 4th August, 7pm - 9pm AEST

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Prof Andrew Sindone AM

Cardiologist; Director of the Heart Failure Unit and Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Concord Hospital

Prof Andrew Sindone AM provides the post-discharge essentials: timing the first review, spotting residual congestion, watching renal function and electrolytes, pushing the four pillars to target, and knowing when to refer back.