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Why Healthcare Leaders Are Worried About the New H-1B Visa Fee 

Experts warn that the Trump administration’s new $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications could worsen healthcare’s workforce crisis, especially in rural areas, by making it prohibitively expensive for hospitals to hire international clinicians. Critics are also worried that the change could slow the pace of healthcare innovation by discouraging foreign workers from contributing to the tech and research sectors in the U.S.

Devices & Diagnostics

Value, VCs and international markets: One industry leader’s answers on where medtech fits in

Medtech Women will focus on value in healthcare at its annual Vision conference on Sept. 10 in Menlo Park, Calif. According to the organization’s website, the group brings together medtech’s “business leaders, financial investors, researchers, physicians and experts in new product commercialization.” “A key pillar of the MedtechVision conference is fostering a forum that provokes […]

MedCity Influencers

Six Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Launching Medical Devices in Europe: Practical and Timely Advice for Start-Up CEOs

Representing one-third of the global medical device market, the European Union provides a significant opportunity for start-up, medical device companies. But, it can also present costly challenges for the unprepared. Following are a half-dozen cautions drawn from real-world experience that could help you avoid some common commercial pitfalls. 1. Chasing conflicting commercialization objectives.  What are […]