Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary of Hires and Layoffs
Here is a selection of recent executive hires, promotions and layoffs occurring across the healthcare industry.
New funding fuels device-maker’s pursuit of FDA approval
Moximed snagged $40 million as it works to secure approval for its device, an implantable shock absorber for the knee designed to put off the need for full joint replacement. CEO Anton Clifford touts that the MISHA Knee System is the first of its kind.
Reducing Clinical and Staff Burnout with AI Automation
As technology advances, AI-powered tools will increasingly reduce the administrative burdens on healthcare providers.
Moximed raises $33M for knee implant that helps osteoarthritis
Bay Area medtech startup Moximed just raised an impressive $33 million round for its knee implant that preserve joint integrity – particularly for osteoarthritic patients in line for arthroplasty. The funding will help Moximed gain FDA approval for this KineSpring System, and expand commercial sales in Europe. The round includes new investors Vertex Venture Holdings, as well […]
Starting your medical device startup in Europe? Consider 4 tips from CEOs who’ve been there, done that
What with the medical device tax and regulatory hurdles, there is a lot of medical device startups are contemplating beginning business in Europe. But before you leap, look. Is America or Europe right for your company? Here are four tips to mull over from two CEOs who lead startups that have a strong European presence. […]
Shock absorbers for the human body? Implant could help active patients avoid total knee replacements longer
Think shock absorbers for the human body. Moximed could help active and young patients who have osteoarthritis prolong the amount of time before total knee replacement. The Heyward, Calif.-based company’s Kinespring Knee Implant System is a medical device that absorbs part of the load put on the knee, without changing anatomy. The device is positioned […]