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.
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.
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.
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.