Highlights of the important and interesting in the world of healthcare:
Grinch or Sanity Clause? The U.S. Constitution’s Commerce Clause states that Congress has the power to “regulate Commerce … among the several States.” To supporters of health reform, the Commerce Clause is the Grinch that stole Obamacare, writes the Health Care Blog. To opponents, it might seem like a Sanity Clause.
Stryker sues Zimmer over surgical device. Stryker Corp., a maker of artificial knees and hips, has filed a patent-infringement lawsuit against Zimmer Holdings Inc. to block sales of a device that removes damaged tissue and cleans bones during joint surgery, Bloomberg reports.
With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
Minnesota nurses respond to ‘blistering attack.’ The Minnesota Nurses Association has responded to a “blistering attack on state employee unions, including state-employed nurses” by soon-to-be-former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty.
Everyday Health buys MedPage Today. One month after canceling its $20 million IPO, Everyday Health is expanding beyond the consumer market with the purchase of MedPage Today, an online news site designed to keep doctors up to date on breaking medical news their patients may be reading, according to paidContent.org.
Novartis sweetens Alcon pot. Novartis’ drawn-out efforts to buy out the 23 percent stake of eye care specialist Alcon seem to have borne fruit after the Swiss major sweetened the deal to minority shareholders, according to Pharma Times.
Eli Lilly stops cancer trial because of deaths. Indianapolis drug maker Eli Lilly & Co. has stopped a late-stage clinical trial of its investigational skin cancer drug tasisulam after 12 study participants died, reports Pharma Times.
A Personalized Approach to Medication Nonadherence
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
Hospitals say cost-savings report ‘completely unbelievable.’ A group of large hospital systems has sent a letter to the Medical Device Manufacturers Association disputing as “completely unbelievable” the association’s recent findings that up to $37.5 billion in healthcare cost savings could be realized if Congress repeals the safe harbor law, according to ModernHealthcare.com.
