One of the best ways ambitious achievers can find an edge within their industry is to listen and learn from the experiences of others who have succeeded in their field. And there is certainly no disputing the incredible success of medical device entrepreneur and investor Rudy Mazzocchi, who is currently the CEO of Elenza. Rudy’s […]
With the ever-increasing stringency, time, and expense associated with FDA approval for medical devices, debate is sharpening in the medical devices industry over whether it is actually better business strategy to prioritize getting a CE mark for your product. This article gives an overview of a recent iteration of a robust debate within the Medical […]
The layout of your phlebotomy station can significantly impact efficiency. A well-thought-out setup ensures that every tool is within reach, minimizing unnecessary movement and reducing patient wait times.
Close your eyes and imagine the scene with me. You’re at Grandma Betty’s house for a family gathering. Suddenly, Grandma Betty begins to experience chest pain. She’s had some issues with her heart in the past. But could this be it? Could Grandma Betty really be having a heart attack? Your normal reaction would be […]
Why are hospitals hiring medical device sales reps? Better yet, why are medical device sales reps pursuing new careers with hospitals and what are the future implications of this interesting trend? In this interview with Dr. Richard Ruff, co-founder of Sales Horizons, we learn more about current medical device sales trends and what it takes […]
Sharing best practices. Bridging knowledge. Identifying resources. Providing access to expertise. Is all of this possible within the medical device space? Answer: it can be! In this interview with Frank Jaskulke and Ryan Baird, we learn how LifeScience Alley is helping its members build and sustain their medical device careers and respective organizations. INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS […]
Peter von Dyck was frustrated. When trying to commercialize his latest medical device, it had simply become too inefficient to navigate through various sectors within the fractured medical device ecosystem. So what did Peter do? He created a system to solve this major dilema. In this interview with Peter von Dyck, we learn how e-Zassi […]
Discover Houston's best orthopedic surgery centers and what features — from personalized treatment plans to rehabilitation services — make these top providers stand out in their industry.
Dr. Arlen Meyers is the President and CEO of the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs (SoPE). In this interview, we learn more about this unique organization and its mission to accelerate physician-originated innovation within the biomedical and medical device arenas.
Why do some many medical device companies struggle when trying to launch their products in the UK? Michael Branagan-Harris has some answers. Before starting Device Access UK Ltd., Michael set up VNUS Medical Technologies UK in 2006, a subsidiary of VNUS Inc. (acquired by Covidien in 2009). With a small sales team, Michael grew it into […]
We all know relationships matter. They matter at work. They matter at home. But are relationships important when it comes to getting medical devices approved through the FDA? Beyond relationships, what else matters when it comes to improving the medical device regulatory process? In this interview with Sheila Hemeon-Heyer, President of Heyer Regulatory Solutions, we […]
Do you know what the real-time market share of your medical device is? Or what about this: Which hospitals are performing the procedures where your medical device is used the most? Perhaps better yet, where are the facilities that will have the largest procedure volume growth? Okay, enough of the questions. How about some answers. […]
Equip your laboratory with cost-effective instruments. Explore the top four companies for affordable spectrometers.
Picture this. You walk into a doctor’s office for a 4pm meeting and you pull out your new iPad2. But instead of opening up a clinical study or a marketing piece, you launch a video conference call service. No, it won’t be you selling to the doctor this time. You’re simply going to facilitate a […]
Have you heard of the OODA cycle? Okay, neither had I before my conversation with Arun Ranchod. What if more medical device companies adopted principles from the OODA cycle? Could this be the single most important factor in successfully maneuvering through today’s rapidly changing healthcare landscape? If you’re interested in a heavy dose of wisdom, […]
According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 1.7 million hopsital-acquired infections occur every year. The result: 100,000 unnecessary deaths and an extra $6.5 billion in healthcare costs per year. In this interview with Dr. Charles Kinder, we learn how his company, Doc Froc, is trying to reduce those numbers through unique […]
Can you measure the ROI of medical device sales training? Mark Wilson is the Director of Training and Development for Advanced Biohealing. In this interview, he tells us why medical device sales training is vastly underrated and why you should be paying closer attention to it. INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS WITH MARK WILSON The importance of immersing […]
Dr. Michael Rosenberg, an Interventional Radiologist at the University of Minnesota, had seen enough. Yet another catheter had pulled out accidentally from one of his patients. To solve this problem, Dr. Rosenberg would then have to re-insert the catheter and secure it in place with sutures. In order to alleviate this burden, he invented what […]