Breaking Media and MedCity News announce new editorial director
A familiar name is returning to MedCity News.
Why watching surgeons work is critical to medical device design
By Christine Horan and Allan Cameron Electrosurgical instruments are used to cut through soft tissue and bone but they also are used to control the bleeding that, consequently, occurs during orthopedic procedures. The problem is that the power that cuts tissue so effectively is actually over-powered for blood vessel sealing and can burn tissue, leaving behind […]
With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
Q2 checkup: Three forces shaping digital health innovation in 2014
By Aman Bhandari With 2014 halfway behind us, it’s time for a bi-annual look back at digital health innovation so far. What have been our major influencers? Six months is a very short time span in which to say anything is shaping a sector, but it’s also a good time frame for a snapshot. It […]
Three advantages to leveraging claims data to forecast healthcare industry trends
By Robin Gelburd and John Wright As the ACA continues to drive rapid transformation throughout the healthcare industry, new decision risks are emerging for all of the stakeholders in this complex market. As industry players struggle to quantify the effects of current reforms on their business models, it is becoming evident that high-quality, unbiased claims […]