J&J Bolsters Its Prospects in Brain Health With $14B Buyout of Intra-Cellular Therapies

Johnson & Johnson’s agreement to acquire Intra-Cellular Therapies brings Caplyta, which is projected to become a blockbuster seller across several neurological indications. In other M&A news, GSK and Eli Lilly each struck deals to fill their cancer drug pipelines. The post J&J Bolsters Its Prospects in Brain Health With $14B Buyout of Intra-Cellular Therapies appeared…

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Prioritize Provider Data for Seamless M&A Success

Health systems preparing for an M&A, or even those not immediately considering one, must prioritize a robust workforce data strategy. This approach is essential for navigating today’s increasingly frequent healthcare consolidations. The post Prioritize Provider Data for Seamless M&A Success appeared first on MedCity News.

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Gilead’s New $250M Drug R&D Pact Adds Contenders in the Hunt for Hot Inflammation Target

Gilead Sciences is acquiring LEO Pharma’s oral small molecule inhibitors of STAT6, a protein key to two validated inflammation pathways. Other STAT6 drug developers include Kymera Therapeutics and Sanofi-partnered Recludix Pharma, which is presenting this week during the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. The post Gilead’s New $250M Drug R&D Pact Adds Contenders in the Hunt…

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HHS’ Proposed HIPAA Changes Are a Step in the Right Direction, But Some Providers May Struggle to Comply

HHS is proposing major changes to HIPAA for the first time in more than a decade, aiming to strengthen cybersecurity protocols for electronic health data. Healthcare cybersecurity leaders are mainly in favor of the proposal — though there are some concerns that smaller providers will struggle with the financial and operational burdens of compliance. The…

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Mental Health Data Sells, But Who’s Buying?

Implementing a thorough federal privacy law and broadening HIPAA protections to include new mHealth technologies are crucial steps in enhancing personal data security. Equally important, companies and developers should adhere to strict ethical standards and robust security protocols during app development to protect users’ sensitive information. The post Mental Health Data Sells, But Who’s Buying?…

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