JPMorgan moves annual healthcare conference online following omicron concerns Biotech giants Moderna and Amgen both recently dropped out of the in-person meeting, which was set to take place next month in San Francisco.Read more about JPMorgan moves annual healthcare conference online following omicron concerns
Pfizer says its pill remains 89% effective against COVID-19 in final study results The health giant also noted that the antiviral worked in lab studies against the omicron variant.Read more about Pfizer says its pill remains 89% effective against COVID-19 in final study results
Healthcare deals were up 56% in 2021, with a few topping $5 billion Physician medical groups and the managed care and rehabilitation sectors were top targets for deals last year, according to a new report from PwC.Read more about Healthcare deals were up 56% in 2021, with a few topping $5 billion
Medical companies among top franchises in 2021 Photo by Andrea Piacquadio via Pexels Several healthcare names have cracked the rankings of the top franchises in 2021 by Franchise Times.Read more about Medical companies among top franchises in 2021
HealthCare.com raises $180M The digital health platform that connects consumers, service providers and payers offers its own proprietary insurance plans and customizable insurance product bundles.Read more about HealthCare.com raises $180M
Assessing blood samples with new device pinpoints early warning signs for COVID-19 patients The researchers found an unusually high amount of platelet aggregation in patient samples, a known indicator of microvascular thrombosis.Read more about Assessing blood samples with new device pinpoints early warning signs for COVID-19 patients
Baxter acquires global medical technology firm for estimated $12.5 billion The Deerfield, Illinois-based company also announced a few important leadership changes to go along with its purchase of Hillrom.Read more about Baxter acquires global medical technology firm for estimated $12.5 billion
FDA requests feedback on 3D printing of medical devices at the point of care The agency is hoping to "foster discussion and solicit feedback from the public" on this important topic. Read more about FDA requests feedback on 3D printing of medical devices at the point of care
FDA expands Pfizer booster shots to 16- and 17-year-olds The emergency authorization paves the way for millions of younger adults to get a third dose of the vaccine.Read more about FDA expands Pfizer booster shots to 16- and 17-year-olds
Trio of hospice employees sentenced to federal prison in $40M Medicare scheme Doctors allowed Bradley Harris, CEO of now-defunct Novus Health Services, to dispense medication "like candy," the Department of Justice said.Read more about Trio of hospice employees sentenced to federal prison in $40M Medicare scheme