Zimmer patent lawsuit heads to U.S. Supreme Court
A subsidiary of Zimmer Biomet Inc. in Warsaw will argue that it should not have to pay about $248 million in a patent infringement case.
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Approach may boost success of stem cell transplants
Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine found that blocking the activity of a key protein can significantly cut down on the graft-versus-host immune response suffered by large numbers of patients who receive stem cell transplants.
Elanco president makes case for juiced-up cows in organic age
Jeff Simmons is on a counteroffensive as, increasingly, the drugs that Elanco makes—including antibiotics and productivity enhancers—have come under attack by food activists.
CNO Financial reports lower earnings, revenue
Adjusted earnings of 34 cents per share missed the expectations of analysts who follow the Carmel-based insurance holding company.
Anthem shares fall as Obamacare slump weighs on outlook
Shares in Anthem Inc., the nation's third-largest health insurer by market value, dropped Wednesday after the company’s 2015 profit outlook fell short of estimates.
Surge of new customers boosts Anthem’s profit
Anthem’s third-quarter profit rose nearly 4 percent as it added 174,000 health plan members. Its Medicaid, local employer and national employer segments all grew, although its individual business saw losses.
Media giant Pearson taps former Lilly CEO as chairman
Former Eli Lilly and Co. CEO Sidney Taurel has been named chairman of Pearson PLC, the London-based media and educational products giant announced Monday.
Lilly CEO: Drugmakers getting bum rap
Eli Lilly and Co. CEO John Lechleiter told Wall Street analysts recently that, while there have been “individual huge drug price increases,” the overall cost of drugs is rising very slowly and remains a small part of overall U.S. health care spending.
Sandra Eskenazi donates $5M toward brain initiative
Sandra is the daughter of Sidney and Lois Eskenazi, the couple who provided a $40 million gift to the Eskenazi Health Capital Campaign and for whom the Eskenazi Health system is named.
Obamacare’s medical device tax is (probably) killing jobs—but not a lot so far
A Census Bureau survey suggests that medical device firms created 20,000 fewer jobs from 2011 to 2013 than they should have—and some of those missing jobs probably can be blamed on Obamacare’s medical device tax.
Soaring Rx costs lift firm’s prospects, job creation
Rx Help Centers assists employers and customers as they navigate through the confusing web of prescription drug discounts. Business is so good that the company hopes to add 250 workers by 2017.
Preventable medical errors hit new high in Indiana
The state agency said Tuesday there were 114 preventable adverse medical incidents in hospitals and health care facilities in 2014.
Papa John’s CEO gives $1M to St. V to house patient families
The Indianapolis-based hospital system announced the donation from John Schnatter Thursday during a groundbreaking ceremony for St. Vincent House, which will include private units for 20 families who have a child or loved receiving extended care.
Anthem shares sliding after Clinton calls for merger review
Shares in Anthem Inc. and Cigna Corp., which agreed to a $48 billion deal in July, continued to slide Thursday after presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said mergers in the industry deserve more scrutiny.
Lilly predicts higher profits after better-than-expected quarter
Eli Lilly and Co. beat Wall Street’s expectations with its third-quarter profit, prompting the drugmaker to raise its full-year forecast by as much as 20 cents per share.
Pharmaceutical firms losing business to darknet drug deals
For the $300 billion pharmaceutical industry, the rapid growth of illegal underground marketplaces is a serious threat to profits and reputations.
Merger mania spurs Hall Render to add two more offices
The Indianapolis-based law firm opened two new offices this fall—in Dallas and Seattle—and has now added five new offices in the past 24 months, as it tries to keep up with consolidation among hospitals and doctors.
Health law penalty on uninsured getting stiffer
The federal penalty for having no health insurance is set to jump to $695, and the Obama administration is being urged to highlight that cold fact to help drive more sign-ups.
HC1.com raises $13.2 million in growth capital
The Indianapolis-based firm, which sells health care-management software, said it plans to use the funds to grow its sales and marketing teams, and bolster distribution channels.
Lilly competitor fails to win FDA backing for diabetes treatment
AstraZeneca Plc didn’t receive U.S. approval for a new diabetes treatment that combines two of its existing drugs. The combination would have competed with Glyxambi from Lilly.