Bill ending Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood clears Missouri Senate
A bill that would make Planned Parenthood ineligible to receive reimbursements from the state ’s Medicaid program passed out of the Missouri Senate early Wednesday morning after an 11-hour Democratic filibuster. The bill now returns to the House, where it can be sent to Gov. Mike Parson to sign into law. This legislation, originally filed by Republican state Rep. Cody Smith of Carthage, is nearly identical to a bill filed by state Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman, a Republican from Arnold, which was… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 10, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Anna Spoerre Source Type: news

See Orlando's largest HMOs as area's uninsured rate hits its lowest
Florida is No. 5 for states with the highest percent of uninsured population. See the metro Orlando perspective. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 10, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Logan Dragone Source Type: news

Meet Abyde, a 2024 Best Places to Work honoree
Abyde is a health care software company and a 2024 Best Places to Work honoree. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 10, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Chris Erickson Source Type: news

PRINT VERSION - Private equity and corporate ownership in Oregon health care are surging — and worrying critics
Corporate ownership of health care has raised a code red. Here's why doctors fear having to 'fight the good fight or look at private equity.' (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 10, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Elizabeth Hayes Source Type: news

How Olema Oncology moved from layoffs to pivotal cancer drug studies
"We've gone from 'Why do this?' to 'That's a great value inflection for shareholders,'" CEO said. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 10, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Ron Leuty Source Type: news

Nurses ratify contract with UPMC McKeesport
It's a three-year contract. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 10, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Paul J. Gough Source Type: news

Seattle biotech research hub launches with big goals for growth, scientific advances
The hub — launched by the Allen Institute, UW and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative — aims to supercharge what we can learn from human cells. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 10, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Rick Morgan Source Type: news

Sanofi to shutter operations at Peninsula drug maker it bought less than 3 years ago
Sanofi has been a major partner with up-and-coming Bay Area drug developers, and it may out-license or spin out assets from the South San Francisco site it is closing. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 9, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Ron Leuty Source Type: news

Mental health provider shutters Redwood City operations
Telecare Corporation cutting 100 jobs as it closes Redwood City location in June. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 9, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Andrew Mendez Source Type: news

Meet an OHSU researcher who is using an NIH grant to develop novel drugs
Dr. Steven Mansoor received a $1.5 million New Innovator Award from the National Institutes of Health. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 9, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Elizabeth Hayes Source Type: news

Consent decree orders Philips to halt manufacturing of many sleep, respiratory devices made in Pennsylvania
The decree, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 9, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Paul J. Gough Source Type: news

New president to lead opening of $650M hospital in Wheat Ridge
The hospital's new campus is expected to open later this summer. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 9, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Analisa Romano Source Type: news

Chicago startup Pinch raises $3.5 million to bring med spas to you
A former SpotHero executive is shifting from parking to medical spa services designed to provide nurse practitioners with new career opportunities. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 9, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Alex Zorn Source Type: news

Banner Health's Peter Fine announces retirement; new CEO named
Long-time Banner Health CEO Peter Fine has set his retirement date in 2024. The health care system has already named his replacement. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 9, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Angela Gonzales Source Type: news

Delegation of state representatives call on Shapiro, AG to approve WHS-UPMC affiliation
State reps and community stakeholders from Washington County are calling on Gov. Shapiro's office and the PA attorney general to approve the proposed affiliation between Washington Health System and UPMC. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 9, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Jordyn Hronec Source Type: news