BioSpace News Archive

Biotech Beach

StretchLab, Original and Largest Assisted Stretching Brand Inks 250th Franchise Agreement

StretchLab, a one-on-one assisted stretching concept that launched as national franchise just last year has signed its 250th franchise agreement, catapulting the brand into dozens of new markets and proving mass appeal from teenagers to 90-year-olds and anyone in between.

October 23, 2019
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4 min read
Pharm Country

ECRI Institute: Diagnostic Tests, Medication Pose Biggest Risks to Patients in Ambulatory Care

New research from ECRI Institute, the nation’s leading independent, non-profit patient safety organization, reveals that diagnostic testing and medication events are the most frequent safety risks patients face in ambulatory care.

October 23, 2019
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3 min read
Business

ABC Financial and Trek Announce Vendor Partnership

ABC Financial (ABC), the leading software and payment processing provider to the health and fitness industry, today announced their preferred partnership with Trek CCM, LLC.

October 23, 2019
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2 min read
Biotech Beach

Ambry Genetics Published Data that Finds Adding RNA Genetic Testing Provides More Accurate, Actionable Results for Patients who Receive DNA Testing for Hereditary Cancer Risk

Ambry Genetics® (Ambry), a leading clinical genetics company, announced today the publication in JAMA Network Open of a study on retrospective RNA genetic testing for hereditary cancer risk

October 23, 2019
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4 min read
Job Trends

Matrix Medical Network Achieves HITRUST CSF® CertificationHITRUST CSF Certification validates Matrix’s commitment to meeting key healthcare regulations and protecting sensitive private healthcare information

Matrix Medical Network (Matrix), a leading provider of in-home and mobile health clinic assessments and care management, announced its systems have again earned Certified Status for information security by the Health Information Trust (HITRUST) Alliance

October 23, 2019
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2 min read
BioMidwest

CVS Health Expands Safe Medication Disposal Program in Wisconsin, Giving Customers Drug Disposal Options in All CVS Pharmacy Locations

CVS Health announced the expansion of its safe medication disposal program, giving customers access to safer, easier and more convenient drug disposal options at every CVS Pharmacy location in Wisconsin at no cost.

October 23, 2019
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5 min read
Policy

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Purcell Julie & Lefkowitz LLP Is Investigating Streamline Health Solutions, Inc. for Potential Breaches of Fiduciary Duty By Its Board of Directors

Purcell Julie & Lefkowitz LLP, a class action law firm dedicated to representing shareholders nationwide, is investigating a potential breach of fiduciary duty claim involving the board of directors of Streamline Health Solutions, Inc.

October 23, 2019
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1 min read
Update on Canadian Product Availability

Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Canada is deeply committed to bringing RADICAVA® to people living with ALS, and as part of our commitment we are pleased to announce that RADICAVA will be available in Canada beginning on November 5, 2019.

October 23, 2019
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1 min read
FDA

FDA grants “Breakthrough Device Designation” to CorFlow Therapeutics to expedite clinical development and regulatory review of its CoFI™ (COF-fee) System

The MOCA I trial is a safety and feasibility trial in 40 acute heart attack patients.

October 23, 2019
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2 min read
Deals

Chardan Healthcare Acquisition Corp. Shareholders Approve Definitive Merger Agreement with BiomX Ltd.

Combined Company Expected to Be Listed on the NYSE American Stock Exchange Under Symbols PHGE, PHGE.U, and PHGE.WS

October 23, 2019
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7 min read