New Drug Application Updates, Appointments, Partnership Programs, and Stock Movements - Research Report on Amarin, Oramed Pharmaceuticals, Synta Pharmaceuticals, Healthways and AMN Healthcare

NEW YORK, December 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting Amarin Corporation plc (NASDAQ: AMRN), Oramed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: ORMP), Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NASDAQ: SNTA), Healthways Inc. (NASDAQ: HWAY), and AMN Healthcare Services Inc. (NYSE: AHS). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Amarin Corporation plc Research Report

On December 20, 2013, Amarin Corporation plc (Amarin) announced that it has been notified by the  U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that the FDA does not expect to take action on the Company's supplemental new drug application (sNDA) for the proposed ANCHOR indication labeling expansion for Vascepa® (icosapent ethyl) capsules on the December 20, 2013, Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) goal date since the Company's request to re-instate the ANCHOR Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) agreement is under consideration with the FDA. Amarin added that no new PDUFA date has been decided. The Company also stated that FDA intends to complete its review of Amarin's request to re-instate the ANCHOR SPA agreement and to inform its decision to Amarin before January 15, 2014. In another release dated December 16, 2013, Amarin announced the appointment of current President, John F. Thero, as President and CEO of the Company, along with his appointment to the Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2014. The Company further informed that Joseph S. Zakrzewksi will retire as CEO and Chairman, and Lars Ekman, MD, PhD, current Lead Independent Director, will become Chairman of the Board, effective January 1, 2014. The Full Research Report on Amarin Corporation plc - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/7cf9_AMRN

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Oramed Pharmaceuticals Inc. Research Report

On December 20, 2013, Oramed Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s (Oramed Pharmaceuticals) stock rallied 48.95%, closing the day at $10.65. Over the past three trading days, the Company's stock surged 53.24%, compared to the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which advanced 2.18% during the same three day trading period. The Full Research Report on Oramed Pharmaceuticals Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/c199_ORMP

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Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp. Research Report

On December 20, 2013, Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp. (Synta) announced that it has appointed Steven Bernitz as Senior Vice President, Corporate Development. The Company stated that Mr. Bernitz has over 20 years of experience in corporate strategy, business leadership and transactional experience in life sciences, and was a General Partner and Head of the BioPharma Practice at Extera Partners, before joining Synta. Commenting on the appointment, Safi Bahcall, President and CEO, Synta, stated, "Steve has tremendous deal experience, as is clear from his track record, which will be valuable in realizing the potential of both our ganetespib and HDC programs. His wealth of diverse business experiences and insights make him an excellent addition to our executive team, as we manage a growing pipeline and an increasing number of important strategic and operational choices." The Full Research Report on Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/8ecc_SNTA

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Healthways Inc. Research Report

On December 17, 2013, Healthways Inc. (Healthways) reported that Freedom Health and Optimum Healthcare have partnered with the Company to offer the award-winning SilverSneakers® Fitness Program to eligible Medicare Advantage members through 2016. According to the Company, SilverSneakers is a leading exercise program designed exclusively for older adults, and has proven to reduce healthcare costs and improve physical, cognitive and social well-being of its members. Healthways stated that SilverSneakers will be available to eligible Medicare Advantage members of Freedom Health and Optimum HealthCare plans in Florida, starting January 1, 2014. Commenting on the release, Ben R. Leedle, Jr., Healthways President and CEO, stated, "By offering SilverSneakers, Freedom Health and Optimum HealthCare are fulfilling the needs of their eligible older-adult Medicare Advantage members by promoting wellness, embracing innovation and pursuing excellence in the delivery of healthcare. We look forward to partnering with Freedom Health and Optimum HealthCare in providing this time-tested, proven program to their members and helping them realize higher well-being and greater quality of life." The Full Research Report on Healthways Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/76fd_HWAY

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AMN Healthcare Services Inc. Research Report

On December 20, 2013, AMN Healthcare Services Inc.'s (AMN Healthcare) stock went up by 6.54%, closing at $14.49. For the past three trading days, the Company's stock gained 5.00%, compared to the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which moved up 2.18% over the same three day trading period. The Full Research Report on AMN Healthcare Services Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/b6d6_AHS

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