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By Rene Letourneau | 11:56 am | September 29, 2011
Sony Corporation announced Wednesday that it has acquired Redmond, Wa.-based venture corporation Micronics, Inc. Sony said it made the acquisition to accelerate its research, development and commercialization of Point of Care diagnostic equipment.
By Rene Letourneau | 11:25 am | September 29, 2011
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Wednesday awarded $56.3 million for the development of five new drugs to treat injuries associated with acute radiation syndrome.
By Molly Merrill | 10:04 am | September 26, 2011
The awards were announced by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) as part of its initiative to extend health information technology in healthcare settings that serve people with mental and substance use disorders.
By James Ellis and Aaron Razavi | 09:56 am | September 26, 2011
At the last medical real estate conference I attended the notion of making a hospital adaptable for new technology and space requirements was a recurring phrase from the major health systems' vice presidents of real estate in attendance.
By Mike Stephens | 12:42 pm | September 19, 2011
An important report released recently explains that group purchasing is not only a smart business move, it is a powerful tool when it comes to driving down healthcare costs for hospitals.
By James Ellis and Aaron Razavi | 09:06 am | September 19, 2011
How can hospitals decrease patient medical charges while promoting patient autonomy? Switch to a patient-centered care approach.
By Rene Letourneau | 04:32 pm | September 12, 2011
Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation will purchase Ascension Orthopedics for approximately $65 million in cash, subject to adjustments, the two companies announced Monday.
By Rene Letourneau | 10:02 am | September 12, 2011
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Friday the availability of approximately $700 million to help build, expand and improve community health centers across the United States.
By James Ellis and Aaron Razavi | 09:14 am | September 12, 2011
How does the CEO of a best performing hospital, according to Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals, manage priorities?
By Rene Letourneau | 04:02 pm | September 09, 2011
It’s going to be a record-breaking year for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the healthcare industry, according to a recent report from Irving Levin Associates.