TOP STORIES
Insurers Cigna Corp and Aetna have struck deals with Novartis AG for a performance-based price for the Swiss drugmaker’s new heart drug, Entresto.
The agreements are among the few performance-based deals that have been made public by drugmakers and U.S. managed-care companies, which say they have been having more discussions about linking price to health outcomes in order to cut unneeded drug spending. — Reuters
When Investment Rhymes with Canada
Canada has a proud history of achievement in the areas of science and technology, and the field of biomanufacturing and life sciences is no exception.
LIFE SCIENCES
Dune Medical Devices Ltd., a medical device company, announced the appointment of Lori Chmura as President of Dune, Inc. the Company’s US division, to lead a major corporate expansion initiative. — Dune Medical
Bio-Rad Laboratories acquired Propel Labs high performance analytical flow cytometer platform, with a planned instrument launch from the acquisition later this year. — Mass Device
St. Jude Medical has launched a portable version in Europe and Japan of its system to offer physicians a view from within the heart to enable physicians to make decisions during catheter-based stenting procedures. — FierceMedicalDevices
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The mayor of Hawaii’s Big Island declared a state of emergency on Monday to deal with a growing outbreak of dengue fever, spread by infected mosquitoes, with 250 cases confirmed over the past four months. — Reuters
PAYERS-PROVIDERS
ACT.md and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts are partnering to help people coping with dealing with serious medical conditions with its new “Life Balance” program. — PR Newswire
TECH
Jawbone officially shuts down BodyMedia devices. — MobiHealthNews
LifeWatch AG, a developer and provider of medical solutions and remote diagnostic monitoring services in the digital health market, has announced that it has received FDA clearance for its continuous Vital Signs Monitoring Service. — PR Newswire
POLITICS
Here’s a comprehensive look at each 2016 presidential candidate’s view on healthcare. — Corporate Synergies
A LITTLE BIT EXTRA
Newly released data by Delta Dental Plans Association explored which presidents had a smile that made the most impact, which could offer some tips to the current candidates.
“When a president smiles, they connect with so many people,” said Jennifer Elliott, vice president of marketing for Delta Dental Plans Association. “A great smile is something that leaves a long-lasting impression and, clearly, people have strong opinions about which presidents had the best smiles.” — PR Newswire
