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3. Sanofi’s last on the list to buy Bayer’s glucose devices
French healthcare giant Sanofi is the last buyer still in the running to acquire German Bayer’s blood glucose management devices, a deal that may be worth more than $1.5 billion, sources say.
2. Medical device tax: Senators call for delay while repeal efforts continue
As medtech industry groups continue to rally for repeal of the 2.3% tax set to hit in January, law makers are calling for a delay in the tax’s implementation.
1. Hackers holding hospital records hostage, officials say
Russian "cyber criminals" are demanding a $4,000 ransom to decode a hijacked medical center server housing sensitive patient information.
