FDA’s Revolving Door? The Agency moves to rehire CDRH staffers fired days earlier

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

The Associated Press reported barely a week after mass firings at the Food and Drug Administration, some probationary staffers received unexpected news over the weekend: The government wants them back….

The Associated Press reported barely a week after mass firings at the Food and Drug Administration, some probationary staffers received unexpected news over the weekend: The government wants them back….

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Sweeping FDA Cuts Hit CDRH Staffer’s Inboxes

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

…emails on Saturday evening that their jobs were being eliminated. CBS News obtained a letter that outlined the reasons that staff at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)…

…emails on Saturday evening that their jobs were being eliminated. CBS News obtained a letter that outlined the reasons that staff at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)…

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Sustainable from Start to Finish

By Dr. Max Rehberger

…(NHS), for example, will only purchase sustainable medical products from 2030 onwards.[4] [1] https://www.bafa.de/DE/Lieferketten/Multilinguales_Angebot/multilinguales_angebot_node.html [2] https://www.uni-wuerzburg.de/aktuelles/einblick/single/news/gruene-endoskopie-am-ukw/ [3] Scope 1: Emissions that arise directly from the company’s activities. Scope 2: Emissions…

…(NHS), for example, will only purchase sustainable medical products from 2030 onwards.[4] [1] https://www.bafa.de/DE/Lieferketten/Multilinguales_Angebot/multilinguales_angebot_node.html [2] https://www.uni-wuerzburg.de/aktuelles/einblick/single/news/gruene-endoskopie-am-ukw/ [3] Scope 1: Emissions that arise directly from the company’s activities. Scope 2: Emissions…

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From design to disposal:
Reducing the footprint of single-use drug delivery devices

By Alex Fong

…facilitated. As well as patient demand, regulatory and market forces will determine the pace of change towards greener alternatives. References [i] https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/06/30/fact-sheet-health-sector-leaders-join-biden-administrations-pledge-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-50-by-2030/ [ii] https://www.healthpolicypartnership.com/the-nexus-between-climate-change-and-healthcare/ [iii] https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/06/30/fact-sheet-health-sector-leaders-join-biden-administrations-pledge-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-50-by-2030/ [iv] https://www.europeanpharmaceuticalreview.com/news/190992/could-plastic-alternative-support-environmentally-sustainable-drug-delivery/ [v] https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2542504821000348…

…facilitated. As well as patient demand, regulatory and market forces will determine the pace of change towards greener alternatives. References [i] https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/06/30/fact-sheet-health-sector-leaders-join-biden-administrations-pledge-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-50-by-2030/ [ii] https://www.healthpolicypartnership.com/the-nexus-between-climate-change-and-healthcare/ [iii] https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/06/30/fact-sheet-health-sector-leaders-join-biden-administrations-pledge-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-50-by-2030/ [iv] https://www.europeanpharmaceuticalreview.com/news/190992/could-plastic-alternative-support-environmentally-sustainable-drug-delivery/ [v] https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2542504821000348…

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AI and Human Oversight:
A New Era in Reducing Medical Billing Errors

By John T. Bright

…Surprise Expenses in Medical Bills, Study Finds.” com, CBS News, Aug. 2024, www.cbsnews.com/news/medical-bills-denied-coverage-health-insurance-commonwealth-fund/. Lindner, Jannik. “Study Reveals Shocking Medical Billing Errors Statistics Impacting Americans.” org, 17 July 2024, gitnux.org/medical-billing-errors-statistics/. EU…

…Surprise Expenses in Medical Bills, Study Finds.” com, CBS News, Aug. 2024, www.cbsnews.com/news/medical-bills-denied-coverage-health-insurance-commonwealth-fund/. Lindner, Jannik. “Study Reveals Shocking Medical Billing Errors Statistics Impacting Americans.” org, 17 July 2024, gitnux.org/medical-billing-errors-statistics/. EU…

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AI-Enabled Healthcare:
How Quality Engineering Needs to Evolve to Meet New Challenges

By Qualitest

…Quality Engineering enablers Whilst there are specific challenges to Quality Engineering AI, and nuances to be accounted for, it’s not all bad news. Professionals around the world are working hard…

…Quality Engineering enablers Whilst there are specific challenges to Quality Engineering AI, and nuances to be accounted for, it’s not all bad news. Professionals around the world are working hard…

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Personalized Care with GenAI-powered risk stratification benefits the care delivery model

By Yunguo Yu

…of this industry, there’s zero room for error. But together, we can build a healthier and safer future powered by GenAI-driven risk stratification. https://www.cdc.gov/chronic-disease/data-research/facts-stats/index.html#:~:text=Ninety%20percent%20of%20the%20nation%27s,significant%20health%20and%20economic%20benefits. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lansea/article/PIIS2772-3682(24)00002-7/fulltext https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0099176720303767 https://www.techtarget.com/patientengagement/news/366584782/Using-Risk-Stratification-in-Patient-Engagement-Strategies https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2980345/ https://www.commonwealthfund.org/sites/default/files/documents/___media_files_publications_in_the_literature_2016_aug_1896_hibbard_improving_population_hlt_mgmt_hsr_08_23_2016_itl_v2.pdf https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0099176720303767…

…of this industry, there’s zero room for error. But together, we can build a healthier and safer future powered by GenAI-driven risk stratification. https://www.cdc.gov/chronic-disease/data-research/facts-stats/index.html#:~:text=Ninety%20percent%20of%20the%20nation%27s,significant%20health%20and%20economic%20benefits. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lansea/article/PIIS2772-3682(24)00002-7/fulltext https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0099176720303767 https://www.techtarget.com/patientengagement/news/366584782/Using-Risk-Stratification-in-Patient-Engagement-Strategies https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2980345/ https://www.commonwealthfund.org/sites/default/files/documents/___media_files_publications_in_the_literature_2016_aug_1896_hibbard_improving_population_hlt_mgmt_hsr_08_23_2016_itl_v2.pdf https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0099176720303767…

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Soaring Medical Device Scrutiny:
How is the Market Adapting?

The global medical devices market is expected to grow from $542.21 billion in 2024 to $886.80 billion by 2032[1]. As devices become more critical to patient outcomes, regulators around the…

The global medical devices market is expected to grow from $542.21 billion in 2024 to $886.80 billion by 2032[1]. As devices become more critical to patient outcomes, regulators around the…

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REPORT – The Future of Acute Hospital Care at Home:
BPC recommends Congress reauthorization of AHCAH

The Bipartisan Policy Center issued a brief on Wednesday recommending Congressional reauthorization of the pandemic-era Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver for five years so more hospitals and patients can…

The Bipartisan Policy Center issued a brief on Wednesday recommending Congressional reauthorization of the pandemic-era Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver for five years so more hospitals and patients can…

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