Augmedics announced that it appointed former Bardy Diagnostics CEO Kevin Hykes as its new president & CEO. A 30-year medical device veteran, Hykes previously served as an operating partner at Revival Healthcare Capital. Before that, he was president & CEO at Bardy Diagnostics, having held the same roles at Relievant Medsystems. Additionally, Hykes has been […]
Software / IT
Verana Health raises $150M from Johnson & Johnson Innovation, others
Digital health company Verana Health announced last week that it raised $150 million in a Series E funding round. San Francisco-based Verana Health’s Series E round was led by Johnson & Johnson Innovation (JJDC) and Novo Growth, the growth-stage investment arm of Novo Nordisk. Additional participants included existing investors GV (formerly Google Ventures), Casdin Capital […]
Philips adds cloud-based AI, 3D mapping to its image-guided therapy system
Royal Philips (NYSE:PHG) announced today that it expanded the capabilities for its Zenition image-guided therapy mobile C-arm system. Amsterdam-based Philips signed a strategic partnership with UK-based Cydar — a provider of cloud-based procedure maps software for planning and guiding surgery in real-time. The partnership will help enhance Zenition’s clinical accuracy and efficiency and improve outcomes […]
Glytec partners with Roche to enhance insulin dosing decision support software
Glytec announced today that it entered into a strategic partnership with Roche Diagnostics USA for a digital health collaboration. Waltham, Massachusetts-based Glytec’s partnership combines its FDA-cleared Glucommander insulin dosing decision support software with Roche’s expertise in medical devices and IT solutions in an effort to address the challenges associated with inpatient blood sugar management at the hospital bedside. […]
AliveCor adds to its executive team
Personal electrocardiogram (ECG) technology developer AliveCor announced today that it added four new leaders to its executive team. Mountain View, California-based AliveCor appointed Vincent Balsamo as EVP of worldwide sales, Dr. Archana Dubey as chief clinical officer, Dr. Ben Green as SVP of services and Jessica Weinstein as SVP of marketing. “As we continue to […]
Stryker to acquire Vocera Communications for $3.1B
Stryker (NYSE:SYK) announced today that it entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire Vocera Communications (NYSE:VCRA). Kalamazoo, Michigan-based Stryker agreed to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Vocera for $79.25 per share, reaching a total equity value of approximately $2.97 billion and a total enterprise value of roughly $3.09 billion. […]
Glytec garners cybersecurity certification for insulin management system
Glytec announced today that its eGlycemic Management System received certified status for information security from HITRUST. Waltham, Massachusetts-based Glytec’s certification validates its platform’s ability to meet the highest standards for protecting sensitive data and information when working with its health system customers. Get the full story at our sister site, Drug Delivery Business News.
Government warns on cybersecurity issue with Fresenius Kabi’s Agilia Connect infusion system
The U.S. Cyber Security & Infrastructure Security Agency today issued a medical advisory for the Fresenius Kabi Agilia Connect infusion system. Fresenius Kabi’s Agilia Connect infusion system has been deemed “exploitable remotely/low attack complexity” by the agency. Successful exploitation of vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to gain access to sensitive information, modify settings or parameters or perform […]
Senseonics wins CE mark for remote glucose monitoring app for Android users
Senseonics (NYSE:SENS) announced today that its Eversense NOW remote monitoring app for Android received CE mark approval. Germantown, Maryland–based Senseonics already received such approval for the Eversense NOW iOS platform and can now offer it in Europe on the Android operating system. The company expects to make the Eversense NOW remote monitoring app for Android available […]
BD acquires digital at-home test maker Scanwell Health
BD (NYSE:BDX) announced today that it completed the acquisition of smartphone-enabled, at-home medical test developer Scanwell Health. Financial terms for the transaction were not disclosed. BD expects the acquisition to be immaterial to its fiscal 2022 results, with Scanwell’s financial results reported under BD’s integrated diagnostic solutions business within the life sciences segment. Franklin Lakes, […]
Oracle to buy Cerner for $28.3B
Oracle Corp. (NYSE: ORCL) will spend $28.3 billion to acquire Cerner Corp., the two companies announced today. Cerner is a significant provider of digital information systems used within hospitals and health systems. Get the full story on our sister site Medical Design & Outsourcing.