Bringing focus to the medical device industry (Best of MedCitizens)

Every week, MedCity News highlights the best of its MedCitizens: syndication partners and MedCity News readers who discuss life science current events on MedCityNews.com.

Now here’s the best of what YOU had to say:

Med tech consolidation brings a need for focus. Here are 2 ways to get it. “The medical technology industry has grown quickly and has been concentrated more on top-line, rather than bottom line, growth. With smaller startup companies launching innovation with the sole purpose of being acquired and larger companies eager to take the place of revenue from sun setting products there was a long, frantic period of acquisitions. Now that the industry is maturing you can expect to see even more consolidation and M&A activity.”

Tips for success with electronic medical records. “I cover medical software and health IT for Software Advice, so I was curious to learn about some of the secrets to success when switching to an EMR that might not meet the eye. To find out what is it that separates the health care providers who truly reap the benefits of switching to EMR, from those who don’t, I interviewed representatives of three health providers who use EMRs now:”

How Healthcare is Helping the US Economy. “While some look at the Affordable Care Act as a move in the right direction, others who have not yet had the opportunity to capitalize from it see it from another perspective. All in all, the good things that are springing forth from the healthcare law can improve the economy in the long run.”

Breast implant problems can be stopped with conscientious doctors. “This year began with a breast implant scandal. This one has brought back memories of the one early in my private practice.”

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