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Recent Firm Activities and Highlights

Bivarus
Press Ganey Acquires Bivarus, Leader in Dynamic Survey Technology
01.16.18
Press Ganey today announced the acquisition of Bivarus, a patient-centered analytics company focused on capturing real-time patient and caregiver insights through a patented dynamic survey approach. The addition of Bivarus’ capabilities complements and further expands Press Ganey’s comprehensive suite of solutions designed to help clients improve the overall safety, quality and experience of care. Read Full Release
Boston Millennia Parters
Odyssey Logistics & Technology Expands Chicago Area Footprint to Better Serve Customer Capacity Issues
11.28.17
Danbury, Conn. (Nov. 28, 2017) – Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation (Odyssey) today announced that its subsidiary Linden Bulk Transportation LLC has recently expanded its bulk transportation footprint in Joliet, Illinois. The new location positions Odyssey to offer its customers additional capacity and services in the greater Chicago and Midwest region. Read Full Release
Arthrosurface
Arthrosurface Acquires An Acellular Dermal Technology From WASAS
10.30.17
Arthrosurface, Inc. announced today that it has completed the acquisition of an acellular dermal stabilization device technology, including the intellectual property rights to and associated with this technology, from WASAS, LLC based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Arthrosurface plans to use this technology to develop and market a platform of novel methods to be used to correct orthopedic challenges in multiple therapeutic areas. Read Full Release
Boston Millennia Parters
Avizia Acquires Carena
10.10.17
Avizia, powering system-wide telehealth, today announced it has acquired Carena, a Seattle-based leading virtual care provider. The acquisition of Carena reinforces Avizia’s position as the largest and most comprehensive telehealth solutions partner for health systems nationwide. Read Full Release
Odyssey Logistics & Technology
Odyssey Logistics & Technology Receives Equity Investment from The Jordan Company
08.30.17
Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation (Odyssey), a leading global logistics provider, announced today that an affiliate of The Jordan Company has signed a definitive agreement to become the new majority shareholder in Odyssey. Read Full Release
Bivarus
Bivarus and Community Oncology Alliance Collaborate to Improve Oncology Patient Experience
08.29.17
Bivarus, a patient-centered analytics company, has formed a partnership with the Community Oncology Alliance (COA) to help its member practices across the country improve patient experiences. COA members can now utilize Bivarus’ survey platform to satisfy the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) requirements for reimbursement from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Read Full Release
PAREXEL International
Two PAREXEL Executives Named to 2017 PharmaVOICE 100
08.01.17
BOSTON, August 1, 2017 – PAREXEL International Corporation (NASDAQ: PRXL), a leading global biopharmaceutical services provider, today announced that Sy Pretorius, M.D., Senior Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer, and Evan Demestihas, M.D., RPh, Vice President, Worldwide Head of The Medical Affairs Company (TMAC), have been named to PharmaVOICE magazine’s list of the 100 most inspiring people in the life sciences industry. The honor, published in the July/August 2017 issue of PharmaVOICE, recognizes both leaders for their valuable contributions to the industry and dedication to improving patients’ lives, while also mentoring the next generation of industry leaders. Read Full Release
COTA
Pharma turns to big data to gauge care and pricing
07.11.17
After many years building successful technology businesses, Jeremy Sohn never imagined that at 43 he would find himself on the payroll of a big pharmaceutical company. But 18 months ago he was appointed global head of digital business development and licensing at Swiss drugmaker Novartis. His appointment is evidence of how an industry, slow to respond to the disruption of digitisation, is grasping its importance as it confronts pricing pressures, ever-vaster quantities of patient data and more empowered consumers. Read Full Release
COTA
NJ Health System Pilots IBM Watson for Oncology Decision Support
07.10.17
IBM Watson for Oncology is getting a trial run at Hackensack Meridian Health, which is supplementing the cognitive computing tool with additional clinical decision support software. Read Full Release
COTA
COTA’s Pecora named Executive of the Year at NJBIZ Healthcare Heroes
06.21.17
Dr. Andrew Pecora said he was honored and humbled when he received the Health Care Executive of the Year award at the NJBIZ Healthcare Heroes awards event Tuesday. Pecora, the president of physician services and chief innovation officer at Hackensack Meridian Health, was quick to recognize his colleagues in the crowd as well as the other honorees at the event. Read Full Release