Deborah Crowe is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism and has more than a quarter decade of experience in covering local and state government, education, politics, business and health care issues. She joined the Los Angeles Business Journal in 2005.
The Health Care & Biotech column gives the Business Journal's readers insight into the various issues faced by those industries, whether they are financial, competitive or regulatory issues. Coverage has looked at the potential impact of health care reform proposals on employers, innovative employee wellness programs being tried locally and efforts by companies to stay competitive by entering new business areas.
Deborah can be reached at 323-549-5225, ext. 232 or by email: dcrowe@labusinessjournal.com.
Recent Stories
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Herbalife Hires New Auditor
Herbalife Ltd. on Tuesday said it hired PricewaterhouseCoopers LP as its new auditor, more than a month after KPMG LLP resigned when an L.A. partner was charged with insider trading.
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American States Water Co. on Tuesday said that it will implement a two-for-one stock split this summer.
TCP Capital Prices Stock Sale
Shares of TCP Capital Corp. fell more than 3 percent on Tuesday after the business investment and development company priced a $70.3 million stock offering below the previous day’s closing price.
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Live Nation in Singapore Joint Venture
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Sale of Carson Refinery Approved
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