Teva seeking to sell generic version of Cephalon’s Nuvigil sleep disorder drug

October 21st, 2009
Cephalon Inc. said Wednesday it was notified that Teva Pharmaceuticals has filed an application with the Food and Drug Administration seeking approval to market a generic version of Cephalon’s Nuvigil. (CEPH) (TEVA)

Medicare opens bidding for durable medical suppliers

October 21st, 2009
After more than a year on hold, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has reopened the 60-day bidding period for companies to provide medical equipment and supplies under Medicare.

Humana, Health Alliance reach reimbursement deal

October 21st, 2009
Humana and the Health Alliance of Greater Cincinnati have reached a new two-year reimbursement agreement. (HUM)

Dental program wins public-private funding

October 21st, 2009
Wisconsin’s Seal-A-Smile program is receiving more than $1.3 million in public and private funds — including $48,000 from Delta Dental of Wisconsin in Stevens Point — to help provide preventive dental services for children.

Boston Fed reports broad economic decline

October 21st, 2009
Business leaders from New England expect a “slow recovery ... in 2010,” a Federal Reserve Bank of Boston report released Wednesday states.