The HeartFlow FFRCT Analysis provides physicians with a 3D, computer-based model of a patient’s heart and helps them visualize how narrowed arteries impact blood flow.
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Bergen New Bridge Medical Center adopts NJII’s health information network
NJHIN offers the ability to seamlessly connect medical records across all health care providers, ensuring the information is accurate, up-to-date and secure.
Read More »Novo Nordisk, Lilly, Sanofi face drug pricing lawsuit
On Friday a federal judge paved the way for a national class-action lawsuit to proceed against Sanofi, Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly and Co. filed by 67 diabetics on consumer-fraud allegations tied to skyrocketing insulin prices.
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Smooth sailing: Mobile app makes navigating hospital halls less stressful
Trying to find a patient room or a certain hospital department, particularly in facilities with many buildings, can be frustrating. So some of the state’s top health systems have turned to GPS technology to help patients and family members navigate their way through large hospitals.
Read More »Avoiding the hazards of financial stress
Employers should understand that whether an employee is a millennial struggling to repay student loans or someone close to retirement anxious over an inadequate 401k, financial stress could not only ruin an individual’s health, it could also reduce productivity and hit the bottom line. How should companies respond? More and more employers are offering financial wellness programs that give employees money management training and other tools.
Read More »Pallone announces funding for community health center in Asbury Park
U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-6th District, announced on Thursday that the Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey Community Health Center in Asbury Park would receive a grant of $1,583,709.
Read More »Glenmark announces US-based innovation business
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.'s Paramus R&D facility will be a part of the new entity.
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Overlook Medical Center introduces non-surgical dialysis procedure
According to Overlook officials, it is the first hospital in the state to use the new WavelinQ device to prepare patients for dialysis.
Read More »Farber and Scola join Atlantic Hematology Oncology in Morristown
Dr. Charles Farber will serve as medical director of Oncology Research Network Development for Atlantic Health System, while Dr. Michael Anthony Scola has been appointed director of the Atlantic Thrombosis Center.
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Virtua names chief philanthropy officer
Virtua has named Sarah Fawcett-Lee as senior vice president of its philanthropy program, Virtua Foundation, where she will be responsible for implementing initiatives across the not-for-profit organization with the goal of increasing charitable support for Virtua’s array of programs and services.
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Community Pharmacy and St. Francis Medical Center open on-site facility
Community Pharmacy recently opened a new in-house pharmacy located on the hospital’s first floor, next to the cafeteria at St. Francis Medical Center in Trenton. The pharmacy serves hospitalized and outpatients, as well as staff and visitors. The pharmacy offers free home delivery. “I’m pleased to announce the opening of Community Pharmacy at St. Francis,” ...
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J&J acquires Auris Health for $3.4B
Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Ethicon Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire robotic technology developer Auris Health Inc. in a deal worth $3.4 billion.
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