Johnson & Johnson to Sell Cordis to Cardinal Health for $1.94 billion.
Cardinal CEO George Barrett has said that the company may make more acquisitions in cardiology and endovascular treatment as well as in the trauma and wound care segment.
Uber has taken the struggling, often unloved taxi industry and reinvented it successfully based largely on one premise: Customer is king. In stark contrast, the healthcare industry clearly does not seem to share this mantra.
Hopes and Hurdles for Medical Device Companies in China in the Year of the Ram
There are great opportunities for foreign medical device companies in China as the people want better healthcare, the government is increasing access to healthcare, and the market is growing between 15 and 20 percent per year. But access to the marketplace is harder than ever. Why?
Trends to Watch For in Medical Device Industry
Access to recently developed materials, new technological deliveries and access to new markets are only a few of the trends that have affected changes in the medical device market and industry.
“Med-tech Innovation Happening at Speed of Technology, not Healthcare”
In this interview Brian Williams, Director, Healthcare Strategy and Innovation at PwC, talks about the impact of med-tech trends such as outcomes based reimbursement, lessons learned in emerging markets, and impact of the device tax.
3 Tips for Building Strong Business Relationships in Asia
A good understanding of and appreciation for Asian cultural traits is essential to building strong relationships with Asian executives. Business in Asia will be more likely to thrive if a Western medical device executive is able to overcome these challenges.
7 Reasons Your Medical Device Company Should Be “Ameing” for Asia
Welcome to the newest Medical Device Summit blog, “ Ameing for Asia .” This week’s inaugural blog lists 7 key reasons for Western medical device companies to enter and/or increase their presence in the Asian markets.
Japan’s Growth Strategy Promotes Medical and Healthcare Reform
Reform of the Japanese mixed medical treatment system should lead to increased opportunities for Western medical companies in Asia’s largest healthcare market.
Executives Offer Prospects for Med-Tech Business Model
In order to compete globally, companies must be proactive in their business plans and anticipate the challenges they may face, concur three med-tech executives.
India’s Growing Cancer Market Offers Opportunities to Device Companies
As India’s cancer burden grows, the Indian cancer diagnostic and treatment market offers many opportunities for Western medical device companies that make such products. To succeed, Western companies need to develop their strategies in India carefully.
