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June 17, 2026 · 2 min

J&J invests $1B to expand contact lens manufacturing in Florida

Johnson & Johnson is committing $1 billion to boost contact lens production capacity at its Florida facility. The expansion targets manufacturing, packaging, and distribution to meet rising demand.

June 17, 2026 · 2 min

IRhythm hit by cyberattack demanding ransom for stolen data

Cardiac monitoring company IRhythm disclosed that attackers stole data from third-party apps and are demanding payment to prevent public release. What we know about the breach.

June 17, 2026 · 2 min

Centene offers buyouts to 61,000 staff as health plan losses mount

Centene is offering voluntary separation packages to most of its 61,000 employees amid membership declines. The insurer says the program won't amount to a complete overhaul—here's what that means for the business.

June 17, 2026 · 2 min

Medicare to cover TAVR for asymptomatic aortic stenosis in CMS study

CMS proposed expanding Medicare coverage to include patients with severe aortic valve disease who show no symptoms, contingent on enrollment in an approved clinical trial. Here's what changes for eligible beneficiaries.

June 17, 2026 · 2 min

Express Scripts sues to block Tennessee PBM breakup law

Express Scripts and pharmacy benefit managers are challenging Tennessee's FAIR Rx Act in court, following CVS Caremark's lawsuit against the same state law passed earlier this year.

June 17, 2026 · 2 min

iRhythm cardiac data stolen in cyberattack; ransom demanded

Cardiac monitoring company iRhythm disclosed a breach affecting third-party applications. A threat actor is demanding payment to prevent public release of stolen data.

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June 17, 2026 · 2 min

Enzymatic DNA synthesis speeds up biotech production

Fierce Biotech's eBook examines how enzymatic DNA synthesis is improving speed and accuracy for biotech, pharma, and agriculture applications. Learn what's changed in the lab.

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June 17, 2026 · 2 min

Biotech turned failed trial into AI model — here's how

A biotech startup salvaged a failed clinical trial by converting trial data into an AI model. The approach offers a path forward for companies facing setbacks in drug development.

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June 17, 2026 · 2 min

Abridge Claims 'Patient-Centered' AI Scribe. The Evidence Is Sealed.

Abridge, an ambient scribe startup, markets itself as patient-focused. STAT News investigates whether the claim holds up when clinical outcomes data sits behind paywalls.

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June 17, 2026 · 3 min

1 in 8 startups in YC's Winter 2026 batch build physical AI robots

Y Combinator's latest cohort shows a sharp pivot: 25 companies focused on physical systems, infrastructure, and robotics data. Here's what the concentration means for hardware founders.

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June 17, 2026 · 2 min

Gartner Sydney Summit: Data Leaders Gather for 2026 Outlook

Gartner's Data & Analytics Summit convenes in Sydney. Day 1 covered industry trends, vendor announcements, and strategic priorities for enterprise data teams in 2026.

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June 17, 2026 · 2 min

Gartner adds Galileo to enterprise software reviews

Gartner has included Galileo in its enterprise software and services assessment. Learn what criteria shaped the ranking and what it means for vendor comparison.