Nicole Coustier
Nicole Coustier

Reimbursement Déjà Vu: Lessons for AI/ML Medtech Founders from the Molecular Diagnostics Industry

By Nicole Coustier

Payers demand robust evidence that molecular diagnostics and AI/ML technologies demonstrate clear ability to improve overall patient health or healthcare economics even if the technologies themselves don’t directly deliver the final outcome. This disconnect between a technology’s function and the desired long-term impact creates a hurdle for [innovators] to overcome when convincing payers of their value proposition.

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Penny Pinnock
Penny Pinnock

Unleashing AI Potential in Medical Imaging

By Penny Pinnock

Due to a shortage of radiologists and other imaging specialists, AI-enabled technologies are of significant interest—and hold particular promise—in medical imaging. In this article, Penny Pinnock of Siemens Financial Services (SFS), discusses the routes to investment available for healthcare organizations looking to acquire efficiency boosting technology while protecting their financial health.

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Dr. Ashkan Eliasy
Dr. Ashkan Eliasy

A Framework for Navigating Information Polarization in MedTech Investment

By Dr. Ashkan Eliasy

Information polarization affects public opinion. It can also affect investors. As we approach upcoming elections in different countries, it is crucial to understand how these political events could significantly reshape the landscape for MedTech investments. This article outlines an approach to help investors navigate and understand the interplay of political climates, cultural norms, and healthcare policies without getting emotionally attached to them. It emphasizes the importance of open dialogue, diversity, critical thinking, and cross-cultural collaborations to determine the true potential of MedTech innovations.

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