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Midmark, Masimo Announce Partnership to Improve Vital Signs Acquisition

Midmark Corporation, a leading medical solutions provider for ambulatory care, and Masimo (NASDAQ: MASI), a global leader in innovative noninvasive monitoring technologies, today announced a partnership focused on improving the accuracy and efficiency of vital signs acquisition in the clinical space. 

Spok Appoints New Senior Vice President of Professional Services

Spok, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Spok Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPOK) and the global leader in healthcare communications, today announced that Mark A. Costanza has joined the company in a new role as its Senior Vice President of Professional Services. The addition of this role reflects Spok’s plans to broaden its portfolio of professional services and expand its enterprise delivery services.

Individualized music program improves outcomes for dementia patients

Listening to individualized music programs could benefit the behavioral and psychological symptoms in patient with dementia. In a study published by The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, researchers tested the efficiency of the MUSIC & MEMORY (M&M) music program in addressing symptoms associated with dementia.

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Anthem kills Cigna merger, promises to pursue damages

After losing in court for the third time over the $54 billion deal, Anthem has officially terminated its merger with Cigna, though the court battles involving the failed acquisition appear to be far from over.

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Top 10 MACRA trends challenging providers

The need for new or upgraded software, provider consolidation and hiring consultants are some of top trends practices will need to contend with as they prepare for the new payment tracks in the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA).

Can 3D-printed medical implants boost strength, reduce costs?

3D printing has expanded into the field of implantable medical devices by making them more personalized, stronger and at a reduced cost. Researchers from the University of Florida published recent findings on a new 3D process in Science Advances.

IBM uses big data to detect Ebola's spread in animals

IBM researchers have announced new strategies in detecting and treating Ebola. They are using big data analytics to identify infected animal carriers, previously unstudied as a spread of the disease, to understand how the disease spreads.

Aetna completely out of ACA exchanges for 2018

Making good on promises made by its CEO earlier this year, Aetna confirmed it will not offer policies on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) exchanges in any market for 2018. 

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Cardiovascular Business
FDA says years-long tirzepatide shortage is resolved, will give limited leeway to compounders

The tirzepatide shortage that first began in 2022 has been resolved. Drug companies distributing compounded versions of the popular drug now have two to three more months to distribute their remaining supply.

AI in Healthcare
From Capitol Hill to a hospital near you? 5 federal recommendations for healthcare AI policy

The 24 members of the House Task Force on AI—12 reps from each party—have posted a 253-page report detailing their bipartisan vision for encouraging innovation while minimizing risks. 

Cardiovascular Business
Merck spends up to $2B to license new weight loss drug with potential heart benefits

Merck sent Hansoh Pharma, a Chinese biopharmaceutical company, an upfront payment of $112 million to license a new investigational GLP-1 receptor agonist. There could be many more payments to come if certain milestones are met.