Nine HIPAA settlements so far this year
The year is more than halfway over. In the first six months of 2017, HHS' Office for Civil Rights has been busy enforcing HIPAA compliance.
Mobile cardiac monitoring business agrees to pay $2.5M fine over HIPAA violations
The fine will hopefully serve as a useful reminder to ensure healthcare companies have a protocol in place for ensuring HIPAA compliance.
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.
Heart monitoring company CardioNet makes $6 million acquisition
Heart monitoring company CardioNet (NASDAQ:BEAT),which diagnoses and monitors irregular heartbeats, has acquired another cardiac monitoring company in a deal valued at more than $6 million. The acquisition target, Ohio-based ECG Scanning & Medical Services, will enable the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based company to expand its customer base across the Midwest, a company statement said. CardioNet President and […]
CardioNet knocks again at Biotel’s door
CardioNet Inc. (NASDAQ:BEAT) is giving its failed attempt to acquire cardiac monitor developer Biotel Inc. (OTC:BTEL) another shot. The Conshohocken, Pennsylvania-based wireless cardiac device maker today announced its plans to purchase Eagan, Minnesota-based Biotel Inc. for $11 million, or $3.84 per share, a 156 percent premium over its Nov. 5 closing price of $1.50. CardioNet […]
CardioNet wins investor lawsuit
Mobile cardiac monitoring firm CardioNet Inc. logs a win in a shareholder lawsuit accusing it, its CEO and CFO of misleading investors over its prospects for high Medicare reimbursement. CardioNet Inc. (NSDQ:BEAT) won a lawsuit filed against it by shareholders last year, accusing the mobile cardiac monitoring firm of misleading investors about Medicare reimbursement. Judge […]
Minnesota’s Biotel says deal off with CardioNet acquisition; shares plummet
The two companies announced the acquisition in April. CardioNet, a Pennsylvania company that makes wireless devices for cardiac arrhythmias, billed the acquisition as a way to get into the cardiac clinical research services business. Biotel's shares had dropped by more than half by early Tuesday afternoon.
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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.