Danaher Boss Puts Conglomerate’s Focus on Beckman
Culp Says Brea Company Part of High-Tech Emphasis
The top executive of Danaher Corp.—which owns Brea-based medical laboratory instrument maker Beckman Coulter Inc. and Orange-based dental device maker Sybron Dental Specialties Inc.—said the two units are contributing to a corporate strategy shift.
Allergan Does $958M Deal With Migraine Franchise in Mind
HEALTHCARE: Inhalable drug key to buy of Mountain View company
Allergan does $958 million deal with migraine franchise in mind
NB Drug Maker Sees Potential in Sexual Medicine
HEALTHCARE: Topical spray developed by Hoag urologist
A Newport Beach-beach based startup drug maker has seen a growth spurt for its offering in the field of sexual medicine.
Kareo Gets $20.5M, Plans New Business Line
HEALTHCARE: Will shift HQ to Park Place around midyear
Irvine-based Kareo Inc. is using a fresh shot of funding to create a new division
Health Net Reinstates Contract With Tenet Hospitals
Health Net Inc. has signed new multi-year deals with Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center, Los Alamitos Medical Center, Placentia-Linda Hospital and eight other California hospitals.
Health Net Reinstates Contract With Tenet Hospitals
Health Net Inc. has signed new multi-year deals with Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center, Los Alamitos Medical Center, Placentia-Linda Hospital and eight other California hospitals.
Allergan in $958M Deal for Migraine Drug Maker
Irvine-based drug maker Allergan Inc. said that it will buy Map Pharmaceuticals Inc. for $958 million. Allergan and Mountain View-based Map are working on Levadex, an inhalable treatment for migraine headaches.
Health Software Company Raises $20.5M
Irvine-based Kareo Inc. said today that it raised $20.5 million in equity financing.
Health Software Company Raises $20.5M
Irvine-based Kareo Inc. said today that it raised $20.5 million in equity financing.
Quality Systems Eyes ‘Bolt-On Deals,’ Additional Products
HEALTHCARE: Wall Street cools on software maker
Quality Systems’ chief exec says company will be looking for a series of “bolt-on” deals this year
Allergan Migraine Partner Eyes April for FDA Approval
Will Share Profits on Sales of Inhaled Product
Allergan Inc. migraine partner eyes April for FDA approval, in Healthcare
Edwards Aims for More of Campus Feel for HQ Upgrade
HEALTHCARE: New building, parking structure, green space
Irvine-based heart valve maker Edwards Lifesciences is in the process of adding more office space and a large parking structure
Questcor Steps Toward Vertical Integration With Buy
Gets Longtime Contract Manufacturer, Secures IP
Questcor steps toward vertical integration with buy, in Healthcare
Nvision Goes Beyond SoCal Base, Plans More Buys
HEALTHCARE: Eye-surgery chain buys clinics in Sacramento
Nvision goes beyond SoCal base, signals more buys a head
No State Exchange for MemorialCare Health Plan
HEALTHCARE: Will stick with Medi-Cal in new role as insurer
MemorialCare Health System will not offer its new healthcare plan as part of a state-run insurance exchange
Report Recommends Hoag-St. Joe Network
HEALTHCARE: Conditions on women’s care; decision by Feb. 4
Report recommends Hoag-St. Joe network
San Clemente Device Maker Gets FDA Clearance
San Clemente-based VertiFlex Inc. said that it has received Food and Drug Administration clearance for two spinal implant devices.
Health Net Ends Contracts With 3 Tenet Hospitals Here
Operator “Puzzled” Over Insurer’s Year-End Move
Health Net ends contracts with three Tenet hospitals here, in Healthcare
Healthcare: Kevin Hykes
Shepherded Startup Device Maker’s Sale to Boston Scientific
BUSINESS PEOPLE OF THE YEAR: Healthcare: Kevin Hykes
Huntington Beach Hospital to Not-for-Profit Status
Huntington Beach Hospital said that it has converted to not-for-profit status from for-profit status.
Huntington Beach Hospital to Not-for-Profit Status
Huntington Beach Hospital said that it has converted to not-for-profit status from for-profit status.
Avanir’s Year-End Highlight: Four Trials in Pipeline
Michael J. Fox Foundation Funds Study on Parkinson’s
Avanir Pharmaceuticals Inc. highlights four clinical trials in pipeline at recent year-end conference, in Healthcare
Medical Journal Studies Bring Aid for Lab’s Shares
HEALTHCARE: Staves off threat of delisting thanks to 200% gain
CombiMatrix shares jump more than 200% on medical journal studies, helping company avoid threat of delisting
Dendreon Sells New Jersey Plant
Seattle-based Dendreon Corp., which has a Seal Beach plant, recently sold another manufacturing facility in Morris Plains, N.J. to Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. for $43 million.
Ensign Buys Fort Worth Nursing Home
Mission Viejo-based Ensign Group Inc. said today that it has acquired a nursing home in Fort Worth, Texas.
Mazzo: Delay Better Tactic vs. Device Tax
HEALTHCARE: Sees little hope for its quick repeal
Tax on medical-device makers’ revenue focus of recent industry gathering
IRS Issues Device Tax Details; Repeal Push Continues
Area Companies, Others Warn of Jobs Impact
Internal Revenue Service issues final ruling on tax of medical device makers’ revenue, in Healthcare
Stent Maker Sticks to Knitting
HEALTHCARE: Focuses on innovation in aortic devices
Irvine medical device maker Endologix Inc. sees Wall Street profile and share price rise as it continues focus on aorta
Edwards Prepares to Launch Sapien XT in Japan
HEALTHCARE: Eyes mid-’13 approval there for heart valve
Edwards Lifesciences Corp. plans late-2013 launch in Japan for replacement heart valve Sapien XT
Thompson Foundation, Commission Give $14.8M for Autism Center
The William and Nancy Thompson Family Foundation and the Children and Families Commission of Orange County will donate $14.8 million to create a center specializing in autism and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Edwards’ Perimount Heart Valve Gets China Approval
Device Was Introduced for Clinical Use in 1984
Irvine-based Edwards Lifesciences Corp. has received approval from China’s State Food and Drug Administration covering use of its Carpentier-Edwards Perimount mitral heart valve, in the Healthcare Column
Sabra Buys Keep Pace Brisk on Diversification Plan
HEALTHCARE: Former owner Sun down to 60% of tenant base
Irvine-based Sabra Health Care REIT Inc. is ahead of schedule in its plan to reduce its dependence on primary tenant Sun Healthcare Group Inc.
Accretive Accrues SC Medical Office
HEALTHCARE: $12M list price equates to $388 per square foot
Oceanview Medical Center, a medical office building near Saddleback Memorial Medical Center’s San Clemente campus, has been sold on undisclosed terms to Irvine-based investor Accretive Realty Advisors Inc.
CombiMatrix Rises on New England Journal of Medicine Reports
Irvine-based molecular diagnostic company CombiMatrix Corp.’s shares shot up Friday after two studies published in the New England Journal of Medicine validated its test offerings.
Edwards Rises on 2013 Sapien Forecast
Shares of Irvine-based Edwards Lifesciences Corp. saw a run-up Tuesday and are holding steady today after the heart valve maker said it expects strong sales for its less-invasive heart valves next year.
OC Healthcare Companies Move Dividends Up
Quality Systems Inc. and Questcor Pharmaceuticals Inc. said today that they plan to pay their shareholders dividends earlier than previously scheduled because of uncertainty over tax rates for 2013.
Edwards Rises on 2013 Sapien Forecast
Shares of Irvine heart valve maker Edwards Lifesciences Corp. rose today after it said it expects strong sales for its less-invasive heart valves next year.
OC Healthcare Companies Move Dividends Up
Quality Systems Inc. and Questcor Pharmaceuticals Inc. said today that they plan to pay their shareholders dividends earlier than previously scheduled because of uncertainty over tax rates for 2013.
Clinton Set for Masimo Conference
Irvine-based medical device maker Masimo Corp. said Monday that former President Bill Clinton will appear next month at a conference sponsored by its foundation.
Sabra Buys Properties in Texas, Minnesota
Sabra Health Care REIT Inc., an Irvine-based real estate investor, said Monday that it made two deals.
HB Medical Supply Business Sold
Huntington Beach-based medical supply distributor A-Med Health Care Inc. has been sold to Byram Healthcare Centers Inc. for an undisclosed price.
Sabra Buys Properties in Texas, Minnesota
Sabra Health Care REIT Inc., an Irvine-based real estate investor, said Monday that it made two deals.
HB Medical Supply Business Sold
Huntington Beach-based medical supply distributor A-Med Health Care Inc. has been sold to Byram Healthcare Centers Inc. for an undisclosed price.
Clinton Set for Masimo Conference
Irvine-based medical device maker Masimo Corp. said today that former President Bill Clinton will appear next month at a conference sponsored by its foundation.
MemorialCare Eyes Public Programs With HMO Plan
HEALTHCARE: Buy in LB comes amid trend toward managed care
MemorialCare’s bid to branch out from its hospital operations puts it in position to get more business from publicly subsidized programs
Herbert Eye Institute Holds Off for Whole Deal
HEALTHCARE: All 70,000 SF will open in September; pediatrics added
Gavin Herbert Eye Institute is working toward a September opening
Heart-Valve Startup Stakes Claim in OC Device Hub
HEALTHCARE: Direct Flow expects local work force to grow
Heart-valve startup stakes claim in OC device hub
ICU Medical Set to Release Needle-Free Drug Device
Says Product Could Help Prevent Contamination
ICU Medical set to release needle-free drug device, in Healthcare
Heart Valve Maker CardiAQ Raises $37 Million
Irvine-based startup CardiAQ Valve Technologies Inc. said today that it has received $37.3 million in a second round of financing.
Mazzo Formally Denies SEC Charges, Asks for Jury Trial
James V. Mazzo, who is retiring as president of Abbott Medical Optics Inc. at the end of the year, has formally denied insider trading charges by the Securities and Exchange Commission and asked for a jury trial in a court filing.
