Fuse Medical announced that it signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire CPM Medical Consultants, a privately-owned nationwide distributor of medical device implants and biologics. CPM is a stocking distributor with an extensive portfolio of orthopedic implants for total joint reconstruction, sports medicine, internal and external fixation products for extremities, and full spinal implants and instrumentation. CPM also offers an …

Magellan Health announced that Accountable Cardiac Care of Mississippi (ACCOM), a venture between Magellan Health and Cardiology Associates of North Mississippi (CANM), has formed a collaboration to enhance cardiovascular health with an innovative care model driven by clinical best practices for Blue Cross & Blue Shield members in northeast Mississippi. ACCOM was formed to contract with health plans, existing accountable …

Doctors on the medical staff of Methodist Health System offer patients minimally invasive reparative surgeries for the mitral and aortic heart valves. Two of the most important valves in the circulatory system, the mitral and aortic valves work simultaneously to keep blood flowing properly through the heart and to the rest of the body. Diseased or damaged heart valves may …

Siemens Healthineers has signed an agreement to acquire Luxembourg-based Fast Track Diagnostics (FTD), a global supplier of diagnostics tests that, unlike a clinical examination alone, can distinguish between viral, bacterial, or other infections in one test. By introducing FTD products to its molecular diagnostics portfolio, Siemens Healthineers is further investing in precision medicine and better patient experience through solutions that …

VivaLNK announces Vital Scout, a wellness assessment patch for medical grade accuracy not seen before with wrist worn devices. The Vital Scout uses electrocardiography (ECG) and 3D accelerometer sensors to monitor Heart Rate (HR), Respiration Rate (RR), and Heart Rate Variability (HRV) with specialized algorithms to determine your level of stress, recovery, duration and quality of sleep as well as …

Stratasys announced it is teaming with SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri to launch an advanced 3D printing “Center of Excellence” – designed to accelerate innovation in pre-surgical preparedness, medical research and patient treatment. Open now, the center leverages Stratasys 3D printing technology to develop and share best-practices throughout a range of specialties including neurosurgery, orthopedics, cardiac treatment, as well as …

VEP Healthcare, Inc. has contracted with Dignity Health’s Mercy Hospitals to manage the physician group, physician assistants (PAs), and nurse practitioners (NPs) in the emergency departments of two medical centers in Bakersfield, California. Mercy Hospital Downtown and Mercy Hospital Southwest maintain an 18-bed and 21-bed, respectively, Level II Emergency Department delivering 24/7 care. Managing MDs, PAs, and NPs will enable …

The Florida Hospital Nicholson Center announces the launch of the B-Hive, an adaptable mobile broadcast hardware that allows for a unique and customized learning experience. The B-Hive combines video conferencing with advanced surgical training on a mass scale, designed to provide both practicing and upcoming surgeons with a user-friendly, visual education for new medical devices and procedures. “We saw the …

TIBCO Software Inc. and Change Healthcare announced a relationship aimed at helping providers, payers, and pharmacies better use their health IT data to improve efficiency and effectively manage complex workflows. By integrating the TIBCO® Connected Intelligence portfolio with Change Healthcare’s broad portfolio of software and analytics, network solutions, and technology-enabled services, the companies will innovate new solutions for translating data …

CareMore Health will increase its provider collaboration network under an expanded agreement with MemorialCare effective January 1, 2018. Individuals enrolled in specific Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage plans that receive their health care through CareMore Health will have access to MemorialCare physicians and medical centers located throughout Southern Los Angeles County and Orange County. “We look forward to this expanded …