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Healthcare M&A’s down in 2020 but analysts say COVID-19 is a catalyst for future deals
January 14, 2021 / Mallory Hackett, Associate Editor The financial and operational fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic was felt deeply by the…
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SCONE Medical Receives FDA Emergency Use Authorization for Novel Aerosol Infection Containment Device
PHOENIX, Jan. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — As the world faces a new era of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, new technologies are…
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COVID-19 vaccine distribution will begin within 24 hours of an emergency use authorization
November 18, 2020 / Mallory Hackett, Associate Editor Senior officials are confident in the distribution plan for an eventual COVID-19 vaccine,…
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Musculoskeletal Organizations Support Bill to Mitigate Medicare Changes, Safeguard Care During COVID-19 Pandemic
Washington, D.C. — The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) jointly with 63 other musculoskeletal organizations is offering its support…
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NYU Langone Health to Enroll Healthy Volunteers In Clinical Trial for COVID-19 Vaccine
NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — NYU Grossman School of Medicine is among the centers enrolling participants in a randomized phase…
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COVID-19 vaccines must be covered at no cost, CMS says
October 28, 2020 / Susan Morse, Managing Editor The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is mandating that all Americans have…
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Pandemic Preparedness Among Spine Surgeons: Major Work in Progress
by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. “Learn from yesterday, live for today,” said Albert Einstein. Alas, it’s pretty tough to follow…
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HCA to return $6B in CARES Act funding, including more than $4B in Medicare accelerated payments
October 9, 2020 / by Tina Reed HCA Healthcare is returning $6 billion in COVID-19 relief funds it received as part…
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Medtronic Donates Nearly $1 Million in Personal Protective Equipment to International Medical Corps for COVID-19 Response Efforts
DUBLIN, Oct. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), the global leader in medical technology, today announced that it has donated nearly $1 million worth…
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Biologics
SINTX Technologies Develops New Mask Fabric with Silicon Nitride
October 6, 2020 SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SINTX Technologies, Inc. (www.sintx.com) (NASDAQ: SINT) (“SINTX” or the “Company”), an original equipment manufacturer…
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Smith & Nephew strengthens presence in global orthopedic market with acquisition of Integra’s Extremity Orthopaedics business, says GlobalData
Following the announcement that Smith & Nephew has acquired the Extremity Orthopaedics business of Integra LifeSciences for $240m; Kamilla Kan,…
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In rush to embrace telehealth, many physicians still have concerns about quality of care, survey finds
September 10, 2020 / by Heather Landi During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors turned to virtual consultations to continue to…
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NIH: Halted vaccine study shows ‘no compromises’ on safety
September 9, 2020 / Associated Press AstraZeneca’s suspension of final testing of its potential COVID-19 vaccine while it investigates a…
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CMS’ requirement of a positive COVID-19 test for 20% bonus may be burdensome for hospitals
August 31, 2020 / Jeff Lagasse, Associate Editor While the effects of COVID-19 on the human body are still being studied,…
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“Significant” Increases in Morbidity, Mortality in Hip Fracture Patients with COVID-19
by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. A recent article from Tufts Medical Center has explored the evolving interplay between orthopedic trauma…
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