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Posted on 27.08.2024
A vision for Europe’s medtech future: Safeguarding Europe’s access to medtech and innovation
The EU medical technology regulations need a rethink to boost competitiveness that better safeguards patient access to innovation Europe has a strong and diverse medical technology sector and some of the best health services in the world. However, a serious crisis is on the horizon, which threatens our shared progress. We must address this challenge […]
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Posted on 01.08.2024
The landmark AI Act, its ripple effects on the medical technology industry and the challenges yet to be tackled
As we witness the AI Act entering into force, MedTech Europe applauds the European Commission and the co-legislators for taking a leading role in this momentous endeavour. The AI Act represents the first supranational framework aimed at regulating the safety and quality aspects of AI applications across sectors and domains. While it is a landmark […]
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Posted on 28.06.2024
MedTech Europe Code: Trust is a priceless asset in healthcare
With new global challenges on the horizon, compliance with the MedTech Europe Code is an investment in the future If my years as a legal and compliance professional in Europe’s medical technology sector have taught me anything, it is the value of trust. It is vital that healthcare professionals and patients trust us to produce […]
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Posted on 13.05.2024
Supporting the wellbeing of healthcare professionals is vital to patient outcomes and system sustainability
Healthcare professionals are under pressure. Stress and fatigue were a growing concern long before the pandemic put burnout under the spotlight. Now, amid a shortage of nurses and significant mental health issues among healthcare staff, governments, health systems and hospitals are facing a human resources crisis. The medical technology sector can play a constructive role […]
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Posted on 14.03.2024
Building resilient healthcare systems in Europe
MedTech Europe Manifesto: The EU has a key role in preparing for future challenges, from AMR and climate to global trade distortions and supply chain disruption European health systems have faced severe stress tests in recent years, revealing some of the strengths and weaknesses of our services and institutions. Learning from this experience will be […]
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Posted on 07.02.2024
Empowering patients will boost the quality of healthcare
The MedTech Europe Manifesto: A four-point plan for how the EU can do more for our wellbeing ‒ patients must be centre to building a healthy future Across Europe, campaigning is underway ahead of June’s European Parliament elections. This marks the beginning of a new chapter in the cycle of EU decision-making and offers us […]
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Posted on 25.01.2024
2024 European Elections: Take a stand for the Diabetes Community
Diabetes is a ‘silent pandemic’. If current trends continue, diabetes will soon be the number-one health threat in Europe. Political action is needed to improve the quality of prevention and care for patients and ensure the sustainability of healthcare systems, [highlighted in the Parliament Resolution of December 2023 on non-communicable diseases]. With European elections around the corner, the European […]
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Posted on 22.01.2024
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Effective Regulation Can Boost Use of Explainable Innovation in Healthcare
In 2023, the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI), including Machine Learning, on our lives became evident. Now is the right time to guide use of this pure technology with a legal and ethical framework. We need to apply fair use of AI rules so that explainable AI-based technologies can also be used in clinical care […]
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Posted on 25.10.2023
Decisions driven by health data: why access is the key to unlocking patient empowerment.
You only have to look at the popularity of wearable fitness-driven devices to know that there is an increasing appetite for one’s own data. Watches or rings that go beyond step count and measure heart rate variability, track sleep, monitor blood oxygen levels and so much more, have become a desirable accessory for the masses. […]