While questioning each other's money-making techniques, the chiefs of Massachusetts' most prominent hospital network and private health insurer agreed that controlling soaring healthcare costs begins with a shift in thinking: adjust to a climate of limited resources and learn to live with less, reports MetroWest Daily News.
Boston Scientific Corp. (NYSE:BSX) CEO Ray Elliott is making good on his promise to more aggressively pursue deals. His company, based in Natick, Massachusetts but with major operations in Minnesota, said it will purchase replacement heart valve maker Sadra Medical Inc. for as much as $386 million. Under terms of the deal, Boston Scientific will […]
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.
Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Asthmatx makes a catheter-based bronchial thermoplasty procedure for severe asthma. Boston Scientific announced the completion of the deal, which called for it to pay $193.5 million in cash up front for Asthmatx.
Boston Scientific Corp. inked a deal to spend $193.5 million in cash and possibly $250 million more on Asthmatx Inc. Sunnyvale, California-based Asthmatx makes a catheter-based bronchial thermoplasty procedure for severe asthma, according to a joint press release. The Alair procedure is designed to "reduce excess airway smooth muscle" by delivering thermal energy directly to lung tissue via a bronchoscope.