KANSAS CITY, Kan. (Dec. 8, 2014)—Brownmed announced the acquisition of NüRoo Inc. and its entire line of products, which help foster the bond between mother and baby. "The acquisition of NüRoo reflects Brownmed's continued commitment to innovative, patient-focused medical devices," said Ivan Brown, president and CEO of Brownmed Inc.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 4, 2014)—Senators Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Ben Cardin (D-Md.) today introduced the Medicare Competitive Bidding Improvement Act of 2014. The Competitive Bidding Improvement Act, companion legislation to HR 4920, which Congressmen Pat Tiberi (R-Ohio) and John Larson (D-Conn.) introduced in the House in June, is a short and simple bill that would help deter speculative bidding in Medicare contract auctions.