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Great Speech Emphasizes Critical Importance of Speech Therapy to Recover from Rare Conditions Such as Ramsay Hunt Syndrome

  HOLLYWOOD, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Great Speech, Inc., a pioneer and leader in virtual speech therapy, cites the role of virtual speech therapy to improve overall speech and communication abilities for people with facial paralysis such as Ramsay Hunt Syndrome (RHS), a rare neurological disorder exemplified by paralysis of the facial nerve (facial palsy) and a rash … [Read more…]

Team Led by Boundless Bio Scientific Founders Receives $25M Award to Better Understand Extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA) Through Cancer Grand Challenges

The Cancer Grand Challenges global initiative, funded by Cancer Research UK (CRUK) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI), has awarded Boundless Bio’s principal founder and Scientific Advisory Board Chairman, Dr. Paul Mischel, and an elite team of ecDNA scientific experts, $25 million, representing the largest public funding of ecDNA research to date SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Boundless … [Read more…]

Nomi Health Contributes $5 Million to Nonprofit Civica to Address Crisis of Skyrocketing Insulin Costs for Americans

SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nomi Health, the direct healthcare company delivering easy access to low-cost care across the U.S., has contributed $5 million to an initiative by nonprofit generic pharmaceutical company Civica, Inc. (Civica, Civica Rx) to help accelerate the production of low-cost insulin for people living with diabetes in the U.S. According to the American … [Read more…]

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield to Offer Coverage in the Covered Connecticut Program

Enrollment for the State of Connecticut’s new health program, Covered Connecticut, will open by July 1, 2022. Eligible families can enroll for free coverage with Anthem. WALLINGFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Enrollment for Covered Connecticut, a new health program from the State of Connecticut that offers free healthcare coverage to eligible families will open by July 1, 2022. … [Read more…]

Aerin Medical Secures $60 Million in Equity Financing

Ally Bridge Group joins existing syndicate of KCK MedTech, Questa Capital and OrbiMed SUNNYVALE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aerin Medical Inc., a company dedicated to providing Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) physicians with non-invasive solutions for the treatment of chronic nasal conditions, today announced it has recently closed a $60 million equity financing. The financing was led by … [Read more…]

Welldoc Granted 31st Patent for First-in-Class Chronic Care Platform

COLUMBIA, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Welldoc®, a digital health leader revolutionizing chronic care, today announced that the company’s 31st patent was granted on June 14, 2022, demonstrating the continued advancement of Welldoc’s first-in-class technology for comprehensive chronic condition management. Welldoc’s portfolio includes patents from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and IP Australia. “The expansion of Welldoc’s IP … [Read more…]

Rubric Capital Management Sends Letter to Radius Health Board of Directors

Outlines Value Enhancing Initiatives to Address Company’s Underperformance and Poor Corporate Governance Intends to Support Velan-Repertoire Director Slate at Upcoming Annual Meeting NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Rubric Capital Management LP (“Rubric”), an investment advisor whose funds and accounts collectively own approximately 14.62% of the common stock of Radius Health, Inc. (“Radius” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: RDUS), today … [Read more…]

IntelyCare Announces 900,000 Enrollments in IntelyEdu, Empowering Nursing Professionals With Affordable, Innovative Access to Continuing Education

IntelyEdu breaks down education barriers by providing nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) credits and career advancement opportunities through on-demand learning and exclusive partnerships QUINCY, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#CE–IntelyCare, the leading tech-enabled nurse staffing platform for healthcare organizations in the United States, today announced the formal launch of IntelyEdu, its continuing education platform that already has 900,000 enrollments. … [Read more…]

Comera Life Sciences Appoints Michael Campbell as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

WOBURN, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Comera Life Sciences Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: CMRA), a life sciences company developing a new generation of bio-innovative biologic medicines to improve patient access, safety, and convenience, today announced the appointment of Michael Campbell as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He had served as interim Chief Financial Officer since April 13, 2022 … [Read more…]

Apnimed Adds Ruoxi Hu, Ph.D., From Morningside Technology Advisory to Its Board of Directors

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apnimed, a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on developing oral pharmacologic treatments to address obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and related disorders, announced today that Ruoxi (Rosy) Hu, Ph.D., from Morningside Technology Advisory, LLC has been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors. Dr. Hu replaces Jay Galeota, who recently stepped down from the Board. … [Read more…]