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Telehealth Expansion Minimizes Infection, Frees Clinic Space
As the virus threatens to overburden the healthcare system, remote healthcare delivery via telecom technologies helps “flatten the curve” of new infections.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 04.01.20
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The Illusion of Choice in Healthcare
Consolidation hasn’t stopped for healthcare organizations and we can expect the number of decision makers to shrink as healthcare organizations become bigger.Maria Shepherd, President and Founder, Medi-Vantage 04.01.20
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R&D & Design
Why Outsourcing Is in: Piecing Out Projects Makes Sense
Getting outside help is a trend both large and small medical device companies are following as outsourcing engineering services continues to gain traction.Dawn A. Lissy, President & Founder, Empirical 04.01.20
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Diagnostics
Gaining a Clearer Picture of Hitachi
Diagnostic imaging is gaining the attention of many in healthcare as the technologies shrink in size and become available to those outside the hospital.Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 04.01.20
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R&D & Design
Top 10 Considerations for Medtech Inventors
If you or your employer is interested in protecting an invention, then filing a patent application may be the way to go.Ryan Connell and Doug Portnow, Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner 04.01.20
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Medtech Innovation and Adaptation in a Changing Pharmaceutical Landscape
The two primary industries driving healthcare innovation—pharmaceutical and medtech—are intrinsically intertwined.Tom McLean, VP, Development Engineering, R&D Innovation & Technology, West Pharmaceutical Services 04.01.20
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The Economics of a Sound Regulatory Strategy
While it might be tempting to put off regulatory requirements on a new project, a regulatory assessment should be performed fairly early.Christine Scifert and Dawn Norman, M.S., MRC-X LLC 04.01.20
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The Need for Extraordinary Leadership During a Crisis
During these unprecedented times, there have been numerous examples of leadership, both good and bad, from various sources.Florence Joffroy-Black and Dave Sheppard, MedWorld Advisors 04.01.20
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COVID-19’s Impact on the Medical Device Supply Chain
On March 11, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, prompting the shutdown of much of civilized life. Conventional wisdom holds that medtech companies are largely insulated from economic disruption due to the steady demand…Tony Freeman, President, A.S. Freeman Advisors LLC 04.01.20
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R&D & Design
Supercharge Medical Device Innovation Using Effective User Preference Studies
User preference and evaluation studies have been a mainstay design tool for medical device development for decades.Philip Remedios, Principal, Director of Design & Development, BlackHägen Design 04.01.20
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Contract Manufacturing
A Valuable Supply Chain Lesson, Courtesy of Coronavirus
The deadly respiratory disease spreading like wildfire around the world is exposing major weaknesses in the global medtech supply chain.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.04.20
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Testing
The Importance of Usability/Human Factors Testing
When is the work of human factors over, and how does your team know they are prepared for summative testing?Maria Shepherd, President and Founder, Medi-Vantage 03.04.20
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Materials | Testing
Particle Particulars: Why this Analysis Is Foundational for Successful Devices
In the mid-2000s, medical device experts were hopeful they’d found one solution to longer-lasting implants.Dawn A. Lissy, President & Founder, Empirical 03.04.20
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Optimizing Medtech Founder Value
Would optimizing valuation at seed and A rounds minimize founder dilution for better outcomes?Scott Phillips, CEO, StarFish Medical 03.04.20
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Digital Health
To Build or To Buy? In Data Analytics, That Is the Question
As companies undertake new types of analytics projects that require new skills beyond simple sales reporting, it’s worth revisiting the “build vs. buy” questionMaria Kliatchko, Principal, ZS 03.04.20
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Contract Manufacturing
The Seychelles—A Solution for Niche Production
Geographic location, free trade agreements, and an educated workforce make the location an excellent fit for the right manufacturer.Jude Shroff, Managing Director, Chelle Medical Ltd. 03.04.20
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Class Ir Device Manufacturers Must Keep Their Feet on the Gas
The recent deadline extension for Class I reusable devices to comply with MDR is a relief, but these next four years will go by fast.Dan Fowler, Principal Scientist, WuXi Medical Device Testing 03.04.20
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Developing a Plan for Unplanned Crises
It is often assumed C-suite executives are well-trained for every situation and have all the answers, but life seldom adheres to a plan.Florence Joffroy-Black and Dave Sheppard, MedWorld Advisors 03.04.20
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Software & IT
Expanding Quality Beyond the Four Walls of Your Organization
As suppliers can impact product quality, device manufacturers must oversee them as though they were an extension of the company and not an outside entity.Seth Goldenberg, Ph.D., and Carl Ning, Veeva Systems 03.04.20
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Contract Manufacturing
Supply Chain Risk Monitoring: Playing 20 Questions
Whether an earthquake or the spread of the coronavirus, recent incidents highlight the reality and complexity associated with managing a global supply chain.Ryan Oleksy, Co-Founder, Next Life Medical Corporation; Advisor, Sauron Group 03.04.20
