Merck names Dhananjay Singh as MD of Life Science business in India
In his role as MD, Dhananjay Singh will be responsible for driving the life science strategy in India, ensuring governance and compliance alongside other leaders from Merck's businesses in India. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - April 9, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Cariloop raises $20M with benefits for workers who care for family members
This Richardson-based company has developed a platform that helps caregivers. Now it has fresh capital to grow thanks to a $20 million round led by a Washington, D.C.-based investment firm. Learn how CEO Michael Walsh plans to spend the money and check out how the company ranks among North Texas' fastest-growing businesses. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 9, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Holden Wilen Source Type: news

Raleigh pharma weighs divesting commercial operations
A year after divesting its top revenue-generating product, RedHill Biopharma is in discussions regarding the potential divestment of more company assets. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 9, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Zac Ezzone Source Type: news

Florida Blue names new market president for West Florida division
David Pizzo, who was the insurer's division president for nearly 17 years, died in February. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 9, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Ashley Gurbal Kritzer Source Type: news

Eight Triad OB/GYN practices come back in network with Cigna after dispute with UWH of the Carolinas
Have Cigna insurance and need a new OB/GYN? Try one of these eight Triad practices and their more than 70 providers that have come back into network with the insurer. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 9, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Lillian Johnson Source Type: news

FTC takes new action against Novant Health ’s $320M acquisition of Lake Norman hospitals
Stating that Novant Health would have an "eye-popping 64%" of market share, the FTC has taken new action to stop the health system from acquiring two Lake Norman hospitals. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 9, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Lillian Johnson Source Type: news

PureTech ’s founding CEO takes new role as head of Boston biotech
Daphne Zohar, who founded Boston-based PureTech Health plc more than 20 years ago and has been CEO for the past 19 years, is taking a new role as chief executive at the company ’s most recent spinout. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 9, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Don Seiffert Source Type: news

'There ’s not enough competition': Louisville-based health care group expands into Northern Kentucky
A Louisville-based independent medical group is opening its first location in Hebron offering what it bills as more accessible and affordable orthopedic care, specialty health care, physical therapy and more. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 9, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Liz Engel Source Type: news

Can Altimmune get its GLP-1 Drug to Market Before Cash Rush Out?
Altimmune Inc. NASDAQ: ALT is a clinical-stage biotechnology company specializing in treating liver disease and obesity. Their lead drug, Pemvidutide, has garnered much attention as a GLP-1/glucagon dual agonist similar to the weight-loss treatments Mounjaro and Zepbound by Eli Lilly and Co. NYSE:…#altimmuneinc #alt #pemvidutide #glp1 #mounjaro #elilillyandco #lly #ozempicandwegovy #novonordiskasnyse #nvo (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 9, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Natco Pharma gets warning letter from USFDA for Telangana plant
Natco Pharma, a pharmaceutical company, received a warning letter from the USFDA regarding its manufacturing plant in Telangana. This came after the FDA conducted an inspection of the company's facility in Kothur last October, issuing eight observations under Form 483. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - April 9, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Strides Pharma gets USFDA nod for antidepressant medication
As per IMS, Fluoxetine tablets have a market size of USD 23.9 million. This approval further strengthens the company's presence in the Fluoxetine portfolio, complementing the existing approval of Fluoxetine capsules, which has a market size of USD106 million, the Bengaluru based firm said. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - April 9, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Gov. Hobbs signs law aimed at accountability for Arizona long-term care facilities
The multiyear journey to get health care reform for long-term assisted living facilities signed into law has finally come to fruition. Gov. Katie Hobbs  signed HB 2764 at the Arizona State Capitol Executive Tower on Monday morning. “I urged legislators to join me in addressing this issue head on, making sure that bad actors are held accountable and putting an end to the cycle of abuse against vulnerable Arizonans,” Hobbs said during opening remarks. “Today, with the signing of House Bill… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 9, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Analisa Valdez Source Type: news

Kaiser Permanente Hawaii names new market president
Edmund Chan, who previously served as senior vice president and area manager for the East Bay market of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals in Northern California, will assume the role of Hawaii market president on April 28. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 9, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Kelsey Kukaua Medeiros Source Type: news

More Philadelphia-area Rite Aid stores added to chain's bankruptcy sale
As Rite Aid's downsizing continues, locations from Chester County to South Jersey have been added to its bankruptcy sale. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 9, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Paul Schwedelson Source Type: news

Personalities of Pittsburgh: Jay Reddy, Advanced Optronics: Helping surgeons do their job better
Jay Reddy is leading a biotech company that aims to help surgeons do their jobs better. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 8, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Paul J. Gough Source Type: news