Say hello to MassDevice +3, a bite-sized view of the top three med-tech stories of the day. This feature of MassDevice.com’s coverage highlights our 3 biggest and most influential stories from the day’s news to make sure you’re up to date on the headlines that continue to shape the medical device industry.
3. Syneron names new CEO, beats The Street and buys New Star Lasers
Syneron Medical has a big week with Q4 earnings that beat estimates, a new chief executive and the $15 million acquisition of New Star Lasers and its CoolTouch aesthetic devices.
2. EndoGastric Solutions pays $5.3M to settle Justice Dept. probe
Acid reflux treatment device maker EndoGastric Solutions admits no wrongdoing in agreeing to pay $5.3 million to settle allegations of Medicare fraud and illegal kickbacks.
1. AliveCor integrates smartphone ECG with Pratice Fusion’s EMR
AliveCor says it plans to integrate its smartphone heart monitor with its 1st electronic medical record, tapping Practice Fusion’s free, ciould-based EMR system.