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DermOne acquires Allentown dermatology practice
According to the announcement, the company’s acquisition of the private dermatology practice of Dr. James R. Wall adds to its rapidly growing network of neighborhood dermatology centers . Dr. Wall […]
Senesco announces up to $25.2M equity financing
According to the announcement, the offering is expected to close Thursday, subject to customary closing conditions. The initial net offering proceeds to the Company from the sale of units consisting […]
Bard declares dividend
According to the announcement, the current indicated annual dividend rate is 84 cents per share. The dividend is payable on January 31, 2014 to shareholders of record at the close […]
Survey 45 percent of employers are considering moving to a private exchange, but few believe it will actually save money
A national survey found 45 percent of employers are considering offering their workers health coverage through a “private exchange,” where employees select a health plan from a menu of choices from an insurance company or health plan administrator.
Savient acquired by Crealta Pharmaceuticals in $120M bankruptcy auction
The Bridgewater-based Savient announced in mid-October its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, in which it agreed to sell its assets for $55 million to WorldMeds subsidiary Sloan Holdings C.V. That agreement […]
Experts ACA not a cure-all for patients with rare diseases
Better diagnosis and affordability top the list. “It’s a really good starting point, but there are so many issues we still need to tackle,” Julie Raskin, co-chair of NJ Rare, […]
New Jersey places well in national health rankings
As it turns out, Jerseyans actually are in quite good shape. New Jersey ranks as the 10th healthiest state in the nation according to the United Health Foundation’s 2013 America’s […]
Pallone Getting N.J. covered under ACA a ‘top priority’
“Helping New Jerseyans take advantage of the benefits of the health care law and get covered is a top priority for me,” Pallone said in a release for the event. […]
Horizon decides it will not renew 2013 policies
President Obama last month said he would allow insurers to renew plans for 2014 — even if they didn’t comply with the Affordable Care Act. Obama’s suggestion came after consumers […]
Alzheimer’s drug to go to late-stage trial
The federal government’s Data Monitoring Committee recommended that studies of the effectiveness of Merck’s drug, named MK-8931, on patients with mild to moderate versions of Alzheimer’s continue with increased enrollment. […]
Stock price of Princeton-based Advaxis soars after announcement of deal
Shares of Advaxis rose more 16 percent after the announcement. Taiwanese biotech Global BioPharma plans to conduct registration trials with ADXS-HPV — Advaxis’ lead drug candidate treating human papillomavirus-associated diseases […]
Regado Biosciences appoints COO
According to the announcement, Metzger will oversee corporate and business development strategy and planning, as well as other key business functions of the company. He was previously executive vice president […]
