Health Headlines for Thursday, July 21

Aetna Ready to Fight for $37 Billion Humana Deal in Court

Bloomberg

Aetna Inc. is ready to go to court if necessary to proceed with its $37 billion takeover of health insurance rival Humana Inc., the company said Wednesday.

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Insurance Groups in New York Improperly Cut Home-Care Hours for Disabled Patients, Report Says

New York Times

Widowed and disabled after a lifetime of New York factory work, including decades making baby dolls with glue that proved to be toxic, Alejandra Negron depends on a little help for nearly every step she takes.

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AstraZeneca loses court battle to prevent generic versions of Crestor

Stat News

A federal judge late Tuesday refused to issue an order that would have blocked several companies from selling generic versions of the Crestor cholesterol pill in the US.

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Peninsula Hospital Site Sold to Affordable Housing Developers for $19M

DNAInfo

A real estate developer and an affordable housing corporation have teamed up to buy the former Peninsula Hospital site for $19 million, according to city records.

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