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 …

WellCare Health Plans, Inc., Community Care of North Carolina, Inc. (CCNC) and Community Care Physicians Network, LLC (CCPN) have agreed to collaborate on the delivery of high-quality healthcare to North Carolina’s Medicaid beneficiaries in connection with North Carolina’s new Medicaid program that is expected to be implemented in 2019. CCNC subsidiary North Carolina Community Care Networks manages healthcare services for …

Global Healthcare Alliance (GHA) has signed a new 20-year agreement with CardioVascular Care Providers (CVCP), one of the nation’s first value-based care delivery organizations, extending the two companies’ longstanding partnership. Founded in 1984 by world-renowned heart surgeon Dr. Denton A. Cooley, CVCP is a pioneer in operating one of the country’s first successful value-based care programs. CVCP operates as a …

Chemence Medical, Inc. announced it received Food and Drug Administration clearance to market and sell Exofin Fusion, a new skin closure system for medium to large wounds. Exofin Fusion combines a self-adhering flexible mesh strip, mesh anchors and a fast-curing 2-octyl cyanoacrylate topical adhesive to quickly close and seal large incisions while forming an immediate microbial barrier to protect against …