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Hopes and Hurdles for Medical Device Companies in China in the Year of the Ram

By Ames Gross

There are great opportunities for foreign medical device companies in China as the people want better healthcare, the government is increasing access to healthcare, and the market is growing between 15 and 20 percent per year. But access to the marketplace is harder than ever. Why?

There are great opportunities for foreign medical device companies in China as the people want better healthcare, the government is increasing access to healthcare, and the market is growing between 15 and 20 percent per year. But access to the marketplace is harder than ever. Why?

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New Japan Medical Device Regulations

By Ames Gross

The new PMD Act was based on previous ordinances implemented in the summer of 2014. Two of the main points of this revision are to increase safety measures for medical devices and introduce new cellular and tissue therapeutic product regulations.

The new PMD Act was based on previous ordinances implemented in the summer of 2014. Two of the main points of this revision are to increase safety measures for medical devices and introduce new cellular and tissue therapeutic product regulations.

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Understanding Asian Cultural Issues is Essential to Success in Asia

By Ames Gross

While a better understanding of Asian cultural issues is crucial, it is also important to realize that in the end, people are people, and everyone around the world shares common goals and desires such as job promotions, higher salaries, and a happy family life. If Western executives keep this point in mind, and have a good grasp of Asian cultural issues, their businesses in Asia will be much more likely to succeed.

While a better understanding of Asian cultural issues is crucial, it is also important to realize that in the end, people are people, and everyone around the world shares common goals and desires such as job promotions, higher salaries, and a happy family life. If Western executives keep this point in mind, and have a good grasp of Asian cultural issues, their businesses in Asia will be much more likely to succeed.

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The Key to Successfully Selling Medical Devices in China and Japan – Good Distributors

By Ames Gross

One of the best ways for small and mid sized Western device firms to take advantage of these growing markets is to conclude agreements with reputable, trustworthy, and well connected medical device distributors located there.

One of the best ways for small and mid sized Western device firms to take advantage of these growing markets is to conclude agreements with reputable, trustworthy, and well connected medical device distributors located there.

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3 Tips for Building Strong Business Relationships in Asia

By Ames Gross

A good understanding of and appreciation for Asian cultural traits is essential to building strong relationships with Asian executives. Business in Asia will be more likely to thrive if a Western medical device executive is able to overcome these challenges.

A good understanding of and appreciation for Asian cultural traits is essential to building strong relationships with Asian executives. Business in Asia will be more likely to thrive if a Western medical device executive is able to overcome these challenges.

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7 Reasons Your Medical Device Company Should Be “Ameing” for Asia

By Ames Gross

Welcome to the newest Medical Device Summit blog, “ Ameing for Asia .” This week’s inaugural blog lists 7 key reasons for Western medical device companies to enter and/or increase their presence in the Asian markets.

Welcome to the newest Medical Device Summit blog, “ Ameing for Asia .” This week’s inaugural blog lists 7 key reasons for Western medical device companies to enter and/or increase their presence in the Asian markets.

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