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Posted on 25.10.2018
Progress and new challenges after 10 years of collaboration
The Global MedTech Compliance Conference (GMTCC) in Paris, 2-4 May 2018, provided a moment to reflect on how far our industry has travelled on our shared compliance journey, and to consider what we need to do to ensure greater global alignment on codes of ethics.
Posted on 25.10.2018
Global Responsibility, Global Ethics and Compliance, Global Principles for MedTech Innovation
Trust between patients and their physicians is critical in healthcare. It empowers patients and enables them to make informed decisions knowing that their caregivers have their best interests in mind. Though the practice of medicine does vary in different parts of the world this is a universal constant.
Posted on 25.10.2018
Evidence-based guidance is key to pushing medtech innovation
I'm greatly looking forward to the European MedTech Forum meeting in Brussels in December, where I’ll be talking at the plenary about payers and hospitals aligning expectations and sharing values. I'll also be taking part in a panel session on personalised and precision technologies.
Posted on 25.10.2018
MedTech Week 2018: Thinking Smarter and Working Harder to Deliver Value-Based Healthcare – Together
During my tenure in the medical technology industry, including in my role as Chair of the Board of MedTech Europe, I have been honored and humbled on countless occasions to see the results of our industry’s contribution to healthcare delivery. This week marks another of these occasions.
Posted on 25.10.2018
Taking the Heat out of the Value Debate by Focusing on Outcomes: Our Generation’s Plea to Make Health Great Again!
With 20% of healthcare spending estimated to be wasted on ineffective interventions at a time of limited resources and increased demand for medical innovation and services, the efficiency of EU healthcare systems must be challenged.
Posted on 08.11.2017
Children with Type 1 Diabetes Find a Friend
A Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis is not easy on kids. Between food limitations, symptoms and needles, children often feel confused and isolated. But a new toy offers kids the chance to learn about diabetes from a friend who “gets it.”
