Hawaii No. 1 in US health care; W. Va. last

Hawaii No. 1 in US health care; W. Va. last

When it comes to living a long life, Hawaii is the place to be. Beyond the beaches, idyllic balmy weather and laid-back vibe, the state also has, it turns out, the most efficient health-care system in the U.S., according to data compiled by Bloomberg. SOURCE:...
STAAR Surgical Appoints Scott D. Barnes, MD as Chief Medical Officer

STAAR Surgical Appoints Scott D. Barnes, MD as Chief Medical Officer

STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA) a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of implantable lenses and companion delivery systems for the eye, today announced the appointment of Scott D. Barnes M.D. as Chief Medical Officer, a newly created position.  Dr....
Biosimilar drugs offer promise for US health care system

Biosimilar drugs offer promise for US health care system

The Food and Drug Administration’s recent approval of new treatment options for patients suffering from conditions such as cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and ulcerative colitis is the latest recognition of a nascent prescription drug sector known as biosimilars. The...
VA is expected to make Cerner deal official in the next month

VA is expected to make Cerner deal official in the next month

The VA is expected to award a contract to Cerner in the next month to develop a new electronic health record system. SOURCE: https://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/news/2017/10/02/veteran-affairs-cerner-ehr-system-deal-close.html?hl=en&ned=us