Capital

Bank of America has upgraded shares of Sabra Health Care REIT to a buy rating from neutral, according to Ticker Report.

Johnson Controls plans to announce its fourth quarter earnings Oct. 30.

 Chicago-based WellPoint commands the health insurance market in a majority of metropolitan areas, according to an American Medical Association annual study of health insurer competition.

Dispatches from AdvaMed2014 AdvaMed2014, the Advanced Medical Technology Association's annual conference, is taking place this week in Chicago. The event brings together thousands interested in medical technology's latest developments. During a session yesterday, four active medtech investors discussed current trends…

Wells Fargo's Technology Group has expanded its reach for life sciences and technology services to the Carolina region, according to a Business Wire report.

Health insurer Humana has announced a $2 billion share repurchase authorization to replace its previous $1 billion buyback plan.

Health insurer Independence Blue Cross has created a private exchange marketplace that will offer medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance to employers with more than 100 employees beginning Oct. 1, 2014.

At its recent annual Supplier Excellence Recognition awards ceremony, Johnson Controls recognized suppliers that excelled in providing high-quality, on-time delivery and continuous improvement in costs.

Boston Scientific – a global medical technology provider – has announced it will participate in the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Healthcare Conference in London on Sept. 18.

Zoetis, a global animal health company, has announced it will participate in the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Healthcare Conference in London on Sept. 18.