BioSpace News Archive

Business

HydroCision® Appoints Medical Device Executive with Global Commercial and Market Development Experience as New CEO

HydroCision, a pioneer in the use of high velocity water jet technology for the minimally invasive treatment of musculoskeletal, spine and wound care conditions, today announced the appointment of Alain Tranchemontagne as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

March 5, 2019
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Business

U.S. Renal Care Names Dr. Mary Dittrich Chief Medical Officer

U.S. Renal Care (USRC), a leading provider of dialysis services for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure, announced today that it has named Mary Dittrich, MD, FASN, as its Chief Medical Officer.

March 5, 2019
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2 min read
Business

Digital Technology Supercluster will help solve pressing challenges in health care, natural resources and the industrial sector

The Government of Canada is committed to growing the economy, creating good jobs and keeping Canada competitive.

March 5, 2019
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2 min read
Biotech Bay

Applied BioMath, LLC to Participate at ASCPT 2019 Annual Meeting

Applied BioMath announced their participation at the American Society for Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics 2019 Annual Meeting occurring March 13-16, 2019 in Washington, D.C.

March 5, 2019
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3 min read
Policy

Federal Court Agrees with Zuckerman Spaeder that UnitedHealth Group Subsidiary Illegally Denied Mental Health and Substance Use Coverage to Tens of Thousands of Patients - Including Thousands of Children

Landmark Class Action Challenged Proprietary Guidelines Used by Nation’s Largest Insurer

March 5, 2019
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5 min read
BioCapital

Independent Drugstore Lobby Agenda Increases Prescription Drug Costs for New Yorkers

As drugstore lobbyists descend on Albany today, it is important to highlight how pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) advocate for consumers and health plan sponsors in the fight to keep prescription drugs accessible and affordable.

March 5, 2019
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3 min read
BioMidwest

OptumRx Receives Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute’s Excellence Award for Opioid Risk Management

OptumRx has received the 2019 Excellence Award for Opioid Management Strategies from the Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute.

March 5, 2019
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4 min read
BioCapital

PREVENT Initiative: Executive Order To Combat Veteran Suicide

The Independence Fund applauds President Trump for his commitment to serve America’s wounded Veterans and their families.

March 5, 2019
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2 min read
Business

Study at HCA Healthcare Hospitals Shows Significant Reduction in Bloodstream Infections

Large-scale trial conducted at 53 HCA Healthcare hospitals involving 330,000 patients

March 5, 2019
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5 min read
Business

Natera, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2018 Earnings Conference Call

Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRA), a leader in cell-free DNA, today announced that it will release results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2018, after the market close on March 12, 2019.

March 5, 2019
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