Tag Archives: cost

Protolabs Annie Cashman, 3D printing, Additive manufacturing

September 30, 2019

Q&A: Future for 3-D Printing Holds Promise, But Challenges Still Stand in the Way

By Maria Fontanazza

Cost justification and lack of material compatibility continue to create hurdles, but industry stakeholders have been coming together to help drive innovation.

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March 26, 2019

The Value of Analytics in Value-Based Healthcare

By Daniel R. Matlis

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Improving healthcare cost, quality and outcomes through analytics: Perspectives from key stakeholders.

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October 18, 2018

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Planned Obsolescence and Single-Use Reprocessing in Healthcare

By Lars Thording, Ph.D.

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As medical device costs continue to be a growing area of hospital expenditures, many hospitals control the savings through device reprocessing programs. The shift toward planned obsolescence is especially troubling given the financial challenges many hospitals face.

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December 7, 2015

New Frontiers for Medical Tourism in Asia

By Ames Gross

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The booming industry is creating new opportunities for medtech manufacturers.

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Product development roles and responsibilities in medical device manufacturing

September 11, 2015

How to Create Effective Relationships with Your Development Partner

By Art Rousmaniere

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As medical device companies move technology concepts into the commercialization stage, collaborating with outside partners is crucial.

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March 26, 2014

MEDdesign

Controlling Costs in Medical Device Development

By Joe St. Cyr

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Dozens of factors contribute to the cost of developing a medical device and every project is different. The rigor required to meet standards in the medical industry plays a huge part, but based on my experience in medical device development, several other issues often influence a project’s bottom line.

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