Trump to Meet Pharmaceutical Representatives on Tuesday
U.S. President Donald Trump, who has criticized the high prices of prescription drugs, will meet with representatives of the pharmaceutical industry on Tuesday at the White House.
Recalls this week: notebook batteries, electric scooters
More than 100,000 notebook batteries are being recalled as part of an expanded recall because they can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Colgate-Palmolive 4Q Revenue Falls Short
Colgate-Palmolive reported an adjusted 4Q profit of $0.75 per share, topping, missing the estimate for $0.75. Revenue for the company came in at $3.72 billion, missing the estimate for $3.86 billion
2 convicted of $8.9 Medicare scam in 4 Gulf Coast states
Federal prosecutors say two owners of psychological service companies have been convicted of an $8.9 million fraud scheme that billed Medicare for unnecessary or nonexistent tests on nursing home patients in four Gulf Coast states.
J&J to buy Swiss biopharma firm Actelion for $30 billion
Johnson & Johnson is buying Swiss biopharmaceutical company Actelion Ltd. for about $30 billion, handing the U.S.-based health care products giant a chance to boost its presence in innovative biotech treatments.
The Issue With Nixing the Affordable Care Act That No One Is Talking About
Is getting rid of the ACA as simple as Trump signing his name? Not quite. There are a few problems to consider, one of which it seems is getting overlooked.
Johnson & Johnson to Buy Swiss Biotech Company Actelion for $30B
Johnson & Johnson will acquire Swiss biotech company Actelion in a $30 billion all-cash deal.
Bristol-Myers misses 4Q profit forecasts
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (BMY) on Thursday reported fourth-quarter net income of $894 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.
Former QB Jim Kelly Teaming Up with Merck to Help Tackle Cancer
Former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly discussed his new partnership with Merck to create ‘Your Cancer Game Plan’ in an effort to help people with cancer, and their loved ones, stay informed during their fight against the disease.
Clinton's Doctor Says This Is a Bigger Problem Than Obamacare
The doctor for Bill and Hillary Clinton weighs in on what he says is the real problem facing Americans today—obesity.
Drug firm Novartis mulls options for Alcon amid flat 4Q net
Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis says it is considering options for its Alcon eye-care products division, and announced plans to increase its dividend by 2 percent and buy back $5 billion worth of shares this year.
Toyota recalls 79,000 pickups; steps in bumper could break
Toyota says it's recalling about 79,000 Tundra pickup trucks in the U.S., Canada and Central America because steps in the rear bumpers could break.
Johnson & Johnson tops 4Q profit forecasts
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter net income of $3.81 billion.
Obamacare Architect Calls Trump's Fight Against Drug Prices 'A Democratic Position'
Former White House Office of Management and Budget Advisor, and one of the architects of Obamacare, Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel reacted to Republican efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act and President Trump’s calls to rein in drug prices.
J & J Sales Growth Disappoints, Shares Fall
Johnson & Johnson reported a smaller-than-expected rise in fourth-quarter sales, hurt by slowing demand for its medical devices and a stronger dollar.
Federal judge swats Aetna-Humana insurer combo
A federal judge has rejected health insurer Aetna's plan to buy rival Humana Inc. for about $34 billion and become a major player in the market for Medicare Advantage coverage.
Dr. Marc Siegel: Obamacare cost is too high
Repealing Obamacare
Federal Judge Blocks Aetna-Humana Merger on Antitrust Grounds
A federal judge has blocked the merger between Aetna Inc. and Humana Inc. on antitrust grounds, ruling that the proposed health-insurance merger is anticompetitive.
Aide: Trump May Not Enforce Individual Health Insurance Mandate
The Trump administration may no longer enforce a rule requiring individual Americans to carry health insurance or pay a penalty if they do not, a senior White House official said on Sunday Speaking on ABC's "This Week" program, Kellyanne Conway, counselor to the president, said President Donald Trump "may stop enforcing the individual mandate."
Carl Icahn's Herbalife Conundrum: Trump
Billionaire financier Carl Icahn will need to balance is lust for deals with his allegiance to President Trump.














