Centene to fund up to $100M in Washington U research
Centene Corp. and Washington University School of Medicine said Monday that they will partner to accelerate research into treatments for Alzheimer's disease, breast cancer, diabetes and obesity.
The Clayton-based managed health care provider will fund up to $100 million over 10 years in research at Washington U as part of the partnership, officials said. The funding will strengthen the medical school's Personalized Medicine Initiative, which targets development of customized disease treatment and…
UT grads take pediatric clinics, on-demand health care app statewide
More Urgent Care for Kids are planned and the company is also expanding on the digital front with a new app that allows doctors to digitally diagnose patients. Co-founders Kevin Pearce and Brian White plan to grow the headcount by about 75 percent in the next 18 months.
Acadia facility shuttered amid allegations
An Acadia Healthcare facility for youth in New Mexico has been shut down, following allegations of abuse and the loss of its state certification.
Nashville Post writes:
Acadia did not reply to the Post’s request for comment.
The behavioral health company has been undergoing leadership changes in recent months. CEO Joey Jacobs was forced out in December and President Brent Turner left the company last month.
Franklin-based Acadia (Nasdaq: ACHC) operates close to 600 facilities in 40 states…
Minnesota was already hurting for psychologists; Argosy failure could make it worse
Last month's abrupt failure of Agosy University, a for-profit college chain, upended the lives of thousands of students, some of whom were nearly finished with their degrees. But the school's shutdown may also be felt by employers hoping to hire those students.
Minnesota Public Radio reports on the impact of Argosy's closing on the market for psychologists — a career that's already in high demand around the state. Susan McPherson, president of the Minnesota Psychological Association, said that…
Metro Atlanta home to several prostate cancer clinical trials
There were 164,690 new prostate cancer diagnoses in 2018, which is 9.5 percent of all cancer cases, according to the National Cancer Institute.
Woodlands-based co. takes pediatric clinics, on-demand health care app statewide
The co-founders plan to grow the company's headcount by about 75 percent in the next 18 months.
EXCLUSIVE: Masonic Homes names new leaders; more campus changes coming
It's been six months since Masonic Homes' previous president and CEO separated from the Louisville-based senior care and housing provider. The new CEO tells us what's next for the organization.
Alnylam trades partner Sanofi for Regeneron in $800M deal
Cambridge gene therapy firm Alnylam is changing alliances, cutting research ties with longtime partner Sanofi and partnering with Regeneron on new eye and central nervous system treatments.
Alnylam (Nasdaq: ALNY) has entered into an exclusive partnership with New York-based Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) to develop treatments that silence harmful RNA that contribute to various diseases.
In addition to a $400 million upfront payment, Regeneron is investing another $400 million in…
Warren Buffett urges Wells Fargo to look beyond Wall St for next chief
The top shareholder in the bank says its new leader should not come from JPMorgan or Goldman.
Meet Debbie Guild, PNC’s chief security officer
Chief security officer leads bank's cyber charge, competes in triathlons and teaches her kids multiple lessons by letting them dismantle her old electronic gadgets.