Author: Nicole Celewicz

Access to Medicine, Uncategorized

The Secret Lives of “Knockoff” Drugs: The Truth Behind Generic Drugs and the Sneaky Tactics to Keep Them Hidden

Imagine you’re at the pharmacy. You’re picking up medicine you rely on each month. Two boxes catch your eye. One is the brand-name medication you’re used to. The other is a cheaper generic. Both promise the same relief, yet the generic is a fraction of the cost But then you hesitate. The brand-name drug feels familiar. The generic? It’s cheaper, but is it really the … Continue reading The Secret Lives of “Knockoff” Drugs: The Truth Behind Generic Drugs and the Sneaky Tactics to Keep Them Hidden

Nicole Celewicz
Access to Medicine, Why Loyola

From Code to Care: Debugging the Barriers Between Innovation and Access

If a system is broken, how do you fix it? I’ve been asking this question for years. First as a healthcare technology consultant, now as a law student studying the intersection of intellectual property (IP) and health law. At Epic, I was part detective, part problem-solver, and part translator. I dove into messy software bugs. I helped clinicians by implementing tools to check insurance coverage in real … Continue reading From Code to Care: Debugging the Barriers Between Innovation and Access

Nicole Celewicz