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BioCapital

New Analysis of U.S. Health Data Finds Healthcare Group Purchasing Organizations Save Healthcare System, Medicare and Medicaid, and Taxpayers Up to $34.1 Billion Annually

The Healthcare Supply Chain Association (HSCA), today announced a new analysis of data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) found that GPOs save the healthcare industry up to $34.1 billion annually and will reduce healthcare spending by up to $456.6 billion over the next ten years.

May 15, 2019
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3 min read
FDA

Genentech Announces FDA Approval for Venclexta Plus Gazyva for People With Previously Untreated Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY), today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Venclexta® (venetoclax) in combination with Gazyva® (obinutuzumab) for the treatment of people with previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL).

May 15, 2019
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21 min read
Biotech Beach

Cryo Innovations Receives the Nation’s First U.S. Government GSA Contract for Whole Body Cryotherapy—Offering Military Personnel and Veterans Fast and Safe Relief for Chronic Pain

U.S. military personnel will now be able to experience safe, drug-free muscle recovery and chronic pain relief due to a new government contract with Cryo Innovations.

May 15, 2019
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2 min read
Job Trends

Chinese Hospital Integrates Allen E3 Interactive Solution with Cerner EMR

Enhances patient education processes, streamlines workflows

May 15, 2019
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3 min read
Pharm Country

Investors And Biotech Leaders Gather In New York For Oppenheimer’s Oncology Insight Summit

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. – a leading investment bank, wealth manager, and a subsidiary of Oppenheimer Holdings – will host its New York Oncology Insight Summit at The Barclay Intercontinental Hotel in New York City on May 16, 2019.

May 15, 2019
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2 min read
Policy

Michigan Chamber Responds To Attorney General’s Nationwide Call For Assistance In Cases Against Pharmaceutical And PFAS Manufacturers

The Michigan Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement in response to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s nationwide search for outside legal counsel to pursue lawsuits against companies that manufacture opioid medications and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

May 15, 2019
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2 min read
Policy

Information Update - Health Canada is advising Canadians about the potential health risks associated with unauthorized cell therapy treatments such as stem cell therapy

Health Canada is advising Canadians that some clinics and health care practitioners are offering unauthorized cell therapies, such as stem cell therapy, suggesting that these treatments are safe, and are making unproven health claims to patients.

May 15, 2019
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2 min read
Deals

Titan Pharmaceuticals Reports First Quarter 2019 Financial Results

Titan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019 and provided an update on its business.

May 15, 2019
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13 min read
Deals

Achieve Reports Financial Results for First Quarter 2019 and Provides Cytisinicline Clinical Development Update

Achieve Life Sciences, Inc. provided an update on the cytisinicline clinical development program and announced first quarter 2019 financial results.

May 15, 2019
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5 min read
Biotech Beach

HCP Named to CR Magazine’s 100 Best Corporate Citizens List for 2019

HCP, Inc. announced that it was named to Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s 100 Best Corporate Citizens List for 2019.

May 15, 2019
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2 min read