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AI-powered platforms and search engines are synthesizing peer-reviewed medical literature into actionable insights for HCPs. What are the implications for traditional information channels? Read the results from our April WWYD poll.
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June’s Hot Topic, Protecting Trust in Science, explores the critical role of ethics, transparency, and integrity in medical publications and communications. Discover curated content addressing the opportunities and challenges of AI, predatory publishing, and maintaining trust in the scientific record.
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Salt, Louis IV, and HEOR: A Focus on Three Trends in Publication Planning
Publication professionals work in an industry experiencing a shift in required evidence related to a product’s value, as well as its safety and efficacy. They manage the release of clinical and economic data that can improve the lives of billions of people globally. That is the easy part…
Medical Communications Agency Best Practices for Ensuring Client Confidentiality
One of the most essential responsibilities that medical communications agencies possess is the promise to maintain the confidentiality of their pharmaceutical/ biotech client partners’ information. From the clinical trial data to the strategic and tactical communication plans…
Evidence-Based Publication Planning: Mapping the Literature
A comprehensive understanding of the clinical data and scientific literature in a therapeutic area underpins publication planning. Gap analysis is one long-standing publication planning tool that can be used for this purpose, but what makes a good gap analysis?…
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Open Access White Paper Now Available; First-Ever Released by ISMPP
ISMPP released its new Open Access White Paper, titled A Multistakeholder Discussion on Open Access and Medical Publishing, during the 15th Annual Meeting of ISMPP, April 15-17, 2019, in National Harbor, MD. The White Paper is…
ISMPP Member Publications and Presentations
ISMPP is pleased to share information about a journal editor survey conducted by Medical Publishing Insights & Practices (MPIP), the recent release of COMPare study results, and the 26 posters from the 2019 European Meeting of ISMPP…
Exciting News from The MAP Working Group
The MAP Working Group is excited to introduce “What Would You Do?” an engaging and interactive poll now available in The MAP newsletter. All readers are welcome to participate! “What Would You Do?” presents case scenarios as an educational opportunity…
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POLL: Adding an Author at Final Draft Stage?
You are pleased to see that an author of an abstract at final draft has sent her final comments because the submission deadline is just days away. However, the author has also included a request to add one of her colleagues as an author to the abstract…
This poll is closed. Poll results will be released in October 2021.
POLL RESULTS: Compensating a Statistician Author for Time Spent on a Manuscript?
You are a company medical publication professional. A freelance consultant statistician is paid by the sponsor to undertake complex analyses for a study. These data are to be included in a manuscript and the statistician is invited to participate as an author so that the data can be appropriately described. The statistician agrees, but requests to be compensated for the time spent contributing to the manuscript…
In our role as medical publication professionals, we may occasionally encounter situations in which it is not obvious how to ensure good publication practice. Have you ever wished you could consult the ISMPP membership for guidance when these situations arise? Here’s your opportunity!
What Would You Do? is a section of ISMPP Insider that presents case scenarios as an educational tool for medical publication professionals. The section provides a case scenario to ponder, and readers are invited to participate in a poll by selecting one of the listed solutions. Readers can also submit their thoughts on the scenario anonymously. The poll results, plus educational insights, are posted in a later issue for readers to digest.
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Content Lab is ISMPP Insider’s dedicated space for timely, relevant, and practical insights in medical communications. Content Lab features concise articles designed to inform, inspire, and spark conversation among our members.
Whether you’re looking for a quick tip or a deeper dive into the challenges and opportunities facing medical publication and communication professionals,Content Lab delivers informed perspectives, straight from ISMPP. Our goal: to beyour trusted voice for advancing best practices, integrity, and innovation in medical communications.
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Ethics, Integrity, & Transparency
Principles, values, and real-world considerations that guide ethical decision-making, transparency, and trust in medical publications and communications (the WHY)

Medical Writing & Communications
Practical perspectives on writing quality, collaboration, and the day-to-day practice and craft of medical communications

Standards, Guidelines, & Policies
Authoritative guidelines, policies, and evolving requirements that operationalize ethical and transparent practices and support consistent implementation (the HOW)

Innovation & Technology
Informed perspectives on emerging tools, technologies, and evolving practices shaping the future of medical communications

Publication Strategy & Planning
Strategic approaches to planning, aligning, and delivering evidence and publications across the research lifecycle

Professional Development & Community
Insights and experiences that support career growth, skills development, and engagement across the medical communications community