MEDICAL SUPPLY DEAL: Henry Schein, a Long Island-based medical device supplier, has completed its acquisition of medical device maker Acentus, the company said Wednesday. Acentus, based in Tampa, Florida, primarily manufactures continuous glucose monitors, which allow patients to track their blood sugar in real-time and brings in about $35 million in annual revenue. The acquisition represents Harry Schein’s expansion into sales of home care medical supplies, as more patients seek care outside of traditional health care settings. The companies did not disclose the financial terms of the deal.
MENTAL HEALTH MANDATE: Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said Thursday that he is backing new legislation that mandates mental health treatment for people who were accused of a misdemeanor crime but deemed mentally unfit to stand trial. The bill, known as the Support Act, requires hospitals and other mental health facilities to assign a case management team to people who are not fit to stand trial, aiming to offer behavioral health support after discharge and prevent recidivism, Bragg said. The measure is sponsored by Manhattan state lawmakers Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal and Assemblyman Tony Simone.
CANCER RATES: More than 2 million Americans are expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year as rates continue to climb among women and younger people, according to a study published Thursday by the American Cancer Society. The mortality rate from cancer has declined in recent decades, but progress has been stymied as cases rise in women and people under 50. Women under 50 years old are now 82% more likely to develop cancer than men, as diseases including breast and uterine cancers increase. There are also wide racial disparities in cancer deaths, with Native American and Black people more likely to die of cancer than white people, the study found.
