Medica hires former Fairview Health Services executive.

Jack Lord rejoins healthcare IT service provider Anthelio in its healthcare innovation council.

French ultrasound company SuperSonic Imagine raises new VC funding.

Receptos raised $73m in its initial public offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq stock exchange.

GME German Medical Engineering raises $1.3m in series A fundraising, bringing in BayBG as a new investor.

Natera has partnerships with New York-listed Quest Diagnostics and Arup Laboratories to roll out its prenatal genetic screening service in the US.

Anna Haghgooie, managing director of Sandbox Industries, founded in 2003, added: "NaviHealth's innovative approach and technology delivers enhanced quality of care and reduces post-acute care costs - benefitting both our plans and members."

Oracle joined repeat investors Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company, Novartis and Sino Portfolio, which is thought to be connected to China-based Dong Ying Pharma (also called Sino Biological).