Vita Reed covers healthcare, including health insurance, hospitals, medical devices and drug companies for the Orange County Business Journal. She can be reached at reed@ocbj.com.
Recent Stories
Will ICU Draw Next $1B Deal in OC’s Device Sector?
HEALTHCARE: No shortage of suitors seen; $234M pile of cash
San Clemente company might be the next major deal in OC’s medical device sector
Quality Lays Out New Approach, $1 Billion Goal
Aims to Grow Sales, Doing More Revenue Management
Irvine-based Quality Systems Inc. showed off several aspects of its business this month at an analyst meeting, in Healthcare.
$750 Million Buyback, CFO Search for Edwards
Irvine-based Edwards Lifesciences Corp. said today that its board authorized a $750 million buyback of its stock.
FDA Committee Recommends Allergan Face Filler
Says Nonbinding Nod Figures in Final Decision
Allergan Inc. is a step closer to expanding its lower-face filler lineup, in Healthcare
ICU Medical Jumps on Sale Buzz
Shares of San Clemente-based ICU Medical Inc. shot up in trading today on reports that it was considering a sale.
InstaMed Raises Money
InstaMed Inc., which has offices in Newport Beach and Philadelphia, said that it raised money in an internal round of funding.
Allergan Boss Questions Critics’ Math on Clinical Trial
HEALTHCARE: Downplays Darpin delay, high on Levadex
Allergan Inc.’s chief executive is optimistic about the prospects for its newly acquired acute migraine headache drug, despite a regulatory setback.
Cameron Defibrillator Tabbed for 6.4% Medicare Hike
Device Went to Boston Scientific in 2012 Sale
Implantable cardioverter defibrillators—including one developed in Orange County—could be in line for higher Medicare payments, in Healthcare
Masimo Meets Expectations on Q1 Profit
Shares of Irvine-based patient monitoring maker Masimo Corp. rose, a day after the company reported a first-quarter profit that met analysts’ expectations on revenue that surpassed forecasts.
Masimo Meets Expectations on Q1 Profit
Irvine-based patient monitoring maker Masimo Corp. today reported a first-quarter profit that met analysts’ expectations on revenue that surpassed forecasts.
