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Global

Posted on 19.04.2021

Healthcare’s future starts now

As the old saying goes, making predictions can be difficult – especially about the future. If you need evidence of this, think how you might have answered the question ‘Where do you see yourself in five years’ time?’ if you had been asked in 2016.  But while the pandemic has delivered a harsh lesson in […]

By Stuart Silk Board Member MedTech Europe

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COVID-19

Posted on 20.10.2020

In crisis, medtech found the path to realise its full potential

I have been truly humbled by the collective response of the medical technology industry through this pandemic. As we approach MedTech Week 2020, our industry can be proud of the contribution we have made. But as we reflect on the impact of this unprecedented year, perhaps the true legacy has yet to reveal itself: how […]

By Eric Thépaut Senior Vice President and President, EMEA - Boston Scientific

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Research & Innovation

Posted on 21.09.2020

EU Health PPP: a new era for medtech companies

For decades, companies in the medtech and pharma sectors have delivered healthcare innovations separately – collaboration has been limited. However, we know that this is not how patients experience healthcare. In the real world, diagnostics, devices, medicines, vaccines and digital tools combine to keep people healthy and to treat those who are unwell.  This reality […]

By Philippe Cleuziat Senior Director, R&D Department Open Innovation & Partnerships at bioMerieux

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Value

Posted on 17.09.2020

Digital surgical checklists: unlocking the secret to enhanced health worker safety

We all know that working in stressful environments makes health workers more prone to medical errors which can lead to patient harm. The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the risks health workers are facing including emotional disturbances, healthcare-associated infections, illness and even death. As we mark World Patient Safety Day 2020, it is crucial to address health […]

By Goran Ribaric Director, Regional Safety Officer EMEA J&J Medical Devices

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COVID-19

Posted on 27.08.2020

COVID-19 & diagnostics: the value of ‘test, test, test’

The power of diagnostics information (VODI) to public health and society was a topic of keen interest even before the COVID-19 outbreak. The pandemic offers us fresh lessons on how health systems can harness this value.  Many of us will recall one of the earliest recommendation from the Director General of the WHO during the […]

By Hans Martens Chair of the Coalition for Health, Ethics and Society (CHES), and former CEO of the European Policy Centre (EPC)

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COVID-19

Posted on 20.05.2020

Medtech role in the global response to the COVID-19

This blog is part of a blog series that showcases the medtech role in the different phases of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read here more COVID-19 related blogs. More info on MedTech Europe’s info hub.  The medical technology industry have played a pivotal role in the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now it will be central […]

By Tanja Valentin Director External Affairs, MedTech Europe

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Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted on 01.04.2020

5 ways innovation is changing orthopaedics

Innovation is the driving force behind the evolution of orthopaedics, continually delivering advances in surgical techniques and products. Now, technology improvements and data open up a world of new possibilities. Here are the top 5 areas where I believe innovation is transforming the field.  1.  Co-creation: addressing unmet clinical, demographic and environmental needs We already […]

By Martyn Inwood Vice President DePuy Synthes EMEA

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Research & Innovation

Posted on 19.03.2020

Horizon Europe: 6 priorities for health Research & Innovation

What key health questions should EU Research & Innovation (R&I) funding aim to address? The Horizon Europe (2021-2027) Health Cluster has provided an answer – well, six answers – which will shape R&I for most of the coming decade. This will also drive my own work in leading the R&I Partnership Policy of MedTech Europe. […]

By Patrick Boisseau Director Research and Innovation, MedTech Europe

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Value Based Procurement

Posted on 20.01.2020

VBP: The road from unwanted necessity to high impact strategic partner

Public procurement was established as a way of purchasing products that hospitals need. However, this one-dimensional view of procurement is changing very quickly. From humble beginnings as an obscure back-office function, I am pleased to say procurement is fast becoming a high-impact strategic partner for hospitals.  What’s behind this shift? Traditionally, product price has been […]

By Kjetil Istad Director Sykehusinnkjøp HF, Norway & Vice-president EHPPA