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Joe Biden Billionaire Megadonor Faces Being Ousted From Own Tech Company Over 'Concerns’ About His Conduct

Joe Kiani, a billionaire and prominent megadonor to President Joe Biden, is facing being ousted as chairman of Masimo, the medical device company he founded.


Elon Musk's Neuralink Aware of Brain Implant's Wire Issues Years Before Tested to First Human Patient: Report

Neuralink has recently disclosed that the tiny wires inside its first human patient's brain shifted position, which was reportedly an issue that Elon Musk's company has known for years...

Pfizer, AstraZeneca Pledge Nearly $1 Billion Investments in France

Pfizer and AstraZeneca have announced massive investments in France totaling nearly $1 billion...

Walmart Closes Health Centers, Causing Longer Drives and Wait Times For Patients

The closure of Walmart's health centers will make healthcare access difficult for rural and low-income Americans, particularly in Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, and Texas...


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California's iHear launches crowdfunding campaign for personalized hearing aids
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Troubled American dietary supplements maker Star Scientific secures $9.3M from investors
Star Scientific Inc, a dietary supplements maker based in Henrico County, US, secured $9.3 million through equity and funding deals from its investors as it struggles to achieve profitability and conq
US health insurance marketplace Gravie scores $10.5M in first funding round
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Herbalife says FTC now probing firm's operations
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Private equity firm Thoma Bravo completes purchase of Global Healthcare Exchange
Private equity firm Thoma Bravo Llc has closed its acquisition of Global Healthcare Exchange or GHX, a company that has transformed the healthcare supply chain through its software solutions.
LA Fitness Group looks to divest 33 of 80 gyms to reduce debt
LA Fitness Group will be selling 33 of its 80 gyms in the UK and Ireland as part of debt-reduction strategy. It had also signed company voluntary arrangements to help reduce its rent, Bloomberg report
Norwest Venture takes controlling stake in NY-based firm iCardiac
California, US-based venture capital firm Norwest Venture Partners (NVP) took a controlling stake in Brighton, New York-based medical device firm iCardiac Technologies for an undisclosed sum.
Alfred Mann Foundation launches medical device startup in Minnesota
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