Market Access

Shipments of COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests
Top 1 Million Daily

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

AdvaMed’s Diagnostic Supply Registry is tracking the progress of molecular diagnostic tests to help support state and federal governments.

Regulatory

LabCorp Wins Reissued EUA for COVID-19 Test,
First to Test Asymptomatic Population

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

The authorization is a step toward broad screening that will help reopen schools and workplaces in America, says FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn, M.D.

Technology

How COVID-19 May Be the Catalyst in Ensuring a Healthy Future for Telemedicine

By Greg Kahn, Internet of Things Consortium

With everything to gain, telehealth may lead to a new standard in health/wellness treatment while at the same time unifying the entire healthcare ecosystem.

Trends in Medical Device Purchasing, Evaluation of Value, and Advice for Manufacturers

Sponsored By Evidera

Gone are the days of selling med tech products to surgeons and physicians based on relationships alone. Today, surgeons must convince hospitals that a new product provides clinical and economic value, and manufacturers must arm surgeons with evidence to facilitate successful discussions with hospital value-analysis teams (VAT).

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The Growing Need for Real-World Evidence in Medical Devices

Sponsored By Evidera

Derived from a wide range of data sources, real-world evidence (RWE) is used to complement clinical trial data to create a robust evidence base showing both safety and efficacy in defined populations (clinical trials), as well as outcomes in the general populations.

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EU MDR

Economic Operators: New Responsibilities Shake Up MedTech

By Beth Crandall, Maetrics

One ill-prepared EO can impact the entire supply chain.

Technology

Optimizing Wireless Networks in Nursing Homes
and Care Communities

By Roger Sands, Wyebot, Inc.

Networks enable the use of critical resources, including telehealth services, medical IoT technology,and staff and personal devices. It is critical to have a reliable WiFi network to support these devices.

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As COVID-19 sweeps the globe, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for medical device leaders to navigate the arising challenges and prepare for the future.

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