DiaCarta, the precision molecular diagnostics company, today announced it received CE-IVD approval for its innovative new colorectal cancer test, ColoScapeTM, a colorectal cancer mutation detection kit. Designed to aid colorectal cancer (CRC) diagnosis, ColoScapeTM offers high sensitivity and accuracy of detection for clinically validated CRC mutations in DNA extracted from solid tumor, plasma or stool samples. Approved for in vitro …

Interpreta, Inc., an analytics company that intelligently synchronizes healthcare, has received 2017 National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) certification on all 76 Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS ®) measures. Interpreta’s analytical engine continuously interprets clinical and genomics data in real-time to create a personalized patient roadmap and orchestrate timely care. Interpreta will be demonstrating its analytical engine at …

Ethicon announced a definitive agreement to acquire Torax Medical, Inc., a privately held medical device company that manufactures and markets the LINX® Reflux Management System, a novel minimally invasive device for the surgical treatment of GERD. The acquisition of Torax Medical will enable Ethicon to offer patients a safe and effective alternative to the anatomy-altering laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication surgical procedure.1 …

Teleflex Incorporated announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Vascular Solutions, Inc. On December 2, 2016, the two companies announced a definitive agreement for Teleflex to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Vascular Solutions common stock for $56.00 per share, in cash. Vascular Solutions is an innovative medical device company that focuses on developing clinical …

Wound Care Technologies, Inc. is pleased to have received ISO 13485 certification as a medical device manufacturer and distributor. This vital quality management system certification specifies that Wound Care Technologies, the manufacturer of DermaClose® External Tissue Expander, has met the requirements necessary to provide medical devices and related services that consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements. “We are proud of …

Humana Medicare Advantage members in Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas and Oklahoma have more access to a health care model known as value-based care through a new relationship between population health leader Caravan Health and health and well-being leader Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM). The arrangement is designed to offer Humana Medicare members a proactive and wellness-focused health care experience and financially reward …

W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) has announced that the GORE® VIABAHN® VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis has received U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approval for treatment of de novo or restenotic lesions found in iliac arteries, including lesions at the aortic bifurcation. This marks the availability of the only balloon expandable stent graft with an indication for the iliac …

Wipro Limited and PATH today announced a partnership. Wipro and PATH will partner to improve health outcomes in developing countries in Africa and Asia Pacific by collaborating on information and technology systems that accelerate progress on health innovations in low-resource environments. As part of the engagement, PATH and Wipro will co-create a platform for PATH’s global health programs that makes …

Sonic Healthcare Limited is pleased to announce that it has signed binding agreements to acquire Medical Laboratory Bremen (“MLB”), a well-known and highly respected laboratory practice in the North-West of Germany. MLB operates two laboratories, in the cities of Bremen and Celle, and is managed by its five pathologist partners who will remain with Sonic. The Bremen operation is one …

The Valley Hospital will build a new, state-of-the-art hospital in Paramus, announced Audrey Meyers, President and CEO of The Valley Hospital and Valley Health System.  Meyers, who was joined by members of Valley’s Board of Trustees, elected officials, and community leaders in making the announcement, said the new facility will allow Valley to meet the long-term healthcare needs of northern …