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FDA Updates Breakthrough Devices Program Guidance

By MedTech Intelligence Staff
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The updated guidance clarifies how the program applies to medical devices that may address health inequities, as well as those that may increase access to care or provide a non-addictive treatment option to treat pain or addiction. It also clarifies the FDA’s current interpretation of the Breakthrough Device designation criteria.

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Laurie Halloran, Halloran Consulting Group
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Health Inequities and the Path Ahead: Panel Shares Small Steps Organizations Can Take to Enable Better Patient Representation and Outcomes

By Laurie Halloran
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MedExecWomen board President, Helen Routh, noted at a recent conference: “Innovation in healthcare, particularly post-COVID, requires us to work across industry sectors, alongside clinicians and payers.” Laurie Halloran, president & CEO of Halloran Consultant Group shares insights she heard from a panel of strong female leaders on how the industry can take action to improve health inequities, which will be an ongoing topic at future conferences.

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