MedTech Predictions for 2021
We have the opportunity to refine processes that were implemented in a hurry during the pandemic, along with the insight to improve the entire healthcare system.
Tag Archives: COVID-19
In 2020, FDA Authorized 132 Novel Medical Devices
The record-high number of authorizations last year was a significant jump over 2019.
How Hospitals and Health Systems Can Accelerate Innovation
Among the many lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s clear that the future of healthcare belongs to those who can harness science and technology—sometimes rapidly—to improve population health through more efficient and accessible care.
How Life Sciences Companies Can Level Up Healthcare Education in Post-COVID Era
It’s time for these companies to bridge the knowledge gap and transform how healthcare information is accessed and used.
Five Best Practices to Grow MedTech Leadership Talent in Turbulent Times
In an industry fraught with constant challenges, medtech leaders need to close the growing skills gap of their employee base and develop leadership from within. The pandemic’s impact on an increasingly remote workforce has caused companies to adopt a new approach to cultivating emerging leaders.
Strategic National Stockpile Ventilators Can Support ‘Most’ Patients, but That Is Not Enough
Critical care hasn’t had many breakthroughs in recent years and in order to change that, I believe we need to put more of an emphasis on integrating technology—specifically artificial intelligence (AI) —into the field.
COVID-19 Introduces New Risks, Hazards in Health Tech
With the accelerated adoption of many new technologies, ECRI’s annual health technology hazards list has been transformed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
FDA Commissioner Hahn Departs, Encourages Staff to Follow ‘Science as Your North Star’
Following a dramatic but brief tenure as commissioner, Stephen Hahn, M.D. used Twitter to leave his departing remarks on the morning of the inauguration.
Remote Monitoring: Shaping Heart Failure Treatment in 2021 and Beyond
Physicians are looking for better ways to treat patients with congestive heart failure. This includes the integration of remote monitoring and novel technologies.
FDA: COVID-19 Put Spotlight on Digitization of Healthcare, and Importance of Data, Communication and Collaboration
During this week’s Consumer Electronics Show, FDA Principal Deputy Commissioner Amy Abernathy talks about lessons learned from the pandemic and 2021 goals.
