Crystal Pharmatech, a technology-driven contract research organization, on Tuesday announced a partnership with Particle Sciences, a drug development company focused on drug-delivery solutions.
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Jersey City pharma company names former Pfizer chief as CEO
The board of directors of Optimer Pharmaceuticals, in Jersey City, today announced the appointment of its chairman, Henry McKinnell, as chief executive officer, and the beginning of a process to explore strategic alternatives.
Read More »St. Joseph’s, Aetna reach deal on coverage
St. Joseph's Healthcare System announced Tuesday it has reached a deal with Aetna Health Inc. to continue giving Aetna patients on HMO and PPO plans full access to in-network care at its facilities.
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Health care industry awaits announcement on ‘navigators’ for exchange
Health care stakeholders said a keystone of the coming online health insurance exchange will be the “navigators” the government will enlist to get the word out to the uninsured — many of whom are in line for generous subsidies to reduce the cost of plans they will buy from health insurers who compete for their business on the...
Read More »Celsion gets 15 million in sale of preferred stock
Biotech company Celsion Corp., in Lawrenceville, announced Friday that institutional investors have agreed to purchase $15 million of the company's securities in a direct offering.
Read More »Actavis gets FDA approval for new generic
Actavis Inc. said today it has received Food and Drug Administration approval of its abbreviated new drug application for its treatment for opioid dependence. The drug is the generic equivalent of Reckitt Benckiser's Suboxone.
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Finding corrections for soaring health care costs
Health care executives often say implementing new models of care means having one foot in the old world of health care and another in the new. The transition is slow because of the difficulty of finding evidence that new models work in the real world, both to improve care and cut costs.
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Hoping tax credit helps angels give startups wings
New Jersey hopes a new tax credit helps it become a hub for high-tech jobs across hot fields like bio-
technology, medical devices and renewable energy.
State continues quest to lower end-of-life care costs
Another tool has been added to the roster for decreasing the cost of end-of-life care and increasing compliance with patients' wishes.
Read More »Capsugel launches business unit to expand offerings
Capsugel, of Morristown, announced Thursday the launch of its Dosage Form Solutions business unit to focus on lipid-based formulations of its technology, while continuing to expand its offerings in targeted release capsules.
Read More »Eisai gets 65M for U.S. rights to Targretin
Eisai Inc.’s U.S. operations announced today that it sold the U.S. rights to its Targretin capsules and gel to Montreal-based Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc.
Read More »Insurers realize enormity of challenges posed by health exchanges
Experts say time is short for the government to build the technology to run and operate the exchange — and to educate thousands of individuals and small-business owners on how to shop for complex health insurance plans.
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