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Alignment Health Plan Recognized as One of Two Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plans in the U.S. for Excellence in Pharmacy Quality
Globenewswire· 2025-05-19 12:00
Pharmacy Quality Alliance award reaffirms Alignment's commitment to medication adherence and pharmacy excellence for seniors ORANGE, Calif., May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alignment Healthcare, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALHC) has been recognized for excellence in quality for its Medicare Advantage prescription drug (MAPD) plan by the Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA). The PQA has measured medication safety for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) since 2006, ensuring medication safety, adherence and app ...
Vivani Medical Provides Business Update and Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results
Newsfilter· 2025-03-31 11:30
Core Insights - Vivani Medical, Inc. has successfully initiated the LIBERATE-1 study for its NPM-115 (exenatide implant) with full enrollment achieved, expecting top-line data in mid-2025 [1][4] - The company reported promising preclinical data for NPM-139 (semaglutide implant), indicating potential for once-yearly dosing comparable to existing treatments [1][3] - An additional $8.25 million in equity financing has been secured, ensuring financial stability into Q2 2026 to support ongoing development of NPM-115 and NPM-139 [1][3] Company Developments - Vivani transitioned to a clinical-stage biotechnology company in 2024, achieving significant milestones in its NPM-115 and NPM-139 programs [2] - The LIBERATE-1 study has successfully administered its first GLP-1 implant, addressing medication adherence challenges in chronic weight management and type 2 diabetes [4] - The company is advancing NPM-139 towards clinical phase development alongside the ongoing NPM-115 program [2][3] Financial Performance - As of December 31, 2024, Vivani reported a cash balance of $19.7 million, down from $22.0 million in 2023, primarily due to a net loss of $23.5 million [10] - Research and development expenses for Q4 2024 were $4.3 million, a decrease of 9% from $4.7 million in Q4 2023 [11] - General and administrative expenses increased by 43% to $2.1 million in Q4 2024 compared to $1.5 million in Q4 2023, attributed to higher professional services and stock-based compensation [12] Future Outlook - Key milestones for the LIBERATE-1 trial are anticipated, including the last subject implanted and top-line results expected in mid-2025 [15] - Vivani plans to file an Investigational New Drug Application for NPM-139 and advance its clinical trials [15] - The company is also preparing for the spin-off of its subsidiary Cortigent into an independent publicly traded company [5][15]