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Medical Device & Diagnostic Industry and MX: Medtech Executive regularly produce Webcasts on a wide variety of topics important to medical device professionals.
In 2009, the global economic downturn affected even the so-called recession-resistant medical device indistry. In 2010, everything from healthcare reform to reimbrusement and electronic medical records will shape healthcare systems in the United States and elsewhere. This annual event offers company leaders a chance to take stock of the trends and changes that will affect their business, so that they can make the most of their strategic decisions throughout the coming year. In this FREE Webcast, “The Medtech Marketplace in 2010,” hosted by MX, industry experts provide insights into the factors driving change in some of medtech’s key sectors this year—and beyond.
Date: 03/16/10
What does it mean to be innovative? How can medical device manufacturers adopt innovation programs to create successful products? This FREE Webcast seeks to provide answers by exploring available innovation models that are currently in use in this and other industries. Experts provide the latest ideas in developing and creating medical devices using such models. They also explore avoiding common pitfalls and how to implement an innovation model into a busy lifecycle process. An interactive Q&A session will follow the presentation
Date: 03/30/10
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What do device manufacturers need to understand about meeting their medical device reporting obligations? This webinar features industry experts who will share their insight on best practices in preparing for eMDR. Speakers from Sparta Systems, a leading enterprise quality management software provider, and Inovis, an Electronic Data Interchange solutions provider, will identify eMDR strategies and explain how to navigate eMDR regulation and plan and develop an effective reporting system.
Originally Broadcast: 11/17/09
Sponsored by:
Inovis
Sparta Systems
Even with the best preparation, a device can go wrong. Regardless of the reason for remedial field corrections, a conscientious manufacturer should aim to correct the problem to maintain costumer loyalty and satisfaction. An effective strategy is essential to surviving a recall. Robust corrective and preventative action (CAPA) systems are more than just a formal mechanism for tracking problems. Experts will discuss developing an effective system for handling recalls, corrections, and removals successfully. An interactive Q&A session will follow the presentation.
Originally Broadcast: 11/19/09
Sponsored by:
Dassault Systems
mdi Consultants, Inc.
Although consumer industries are promoting sustainable products as market differentiators and key selling points, application of sustainable design in the medical device industry may not be far behind. It is time for medical manufacturers to consider the sustainability of their products, packaging, and production processes. Experts will discuss what it means to be "green," and how to go about doing it. An interactive Q&A session will follow the presentation.
Originally Broadcast: 7/23/09
Sponsored by:
The MedTech Group, Inc.
Micro Medical Technologies
Join industry experts as they explore development trends in biomaterials in this FREE Webcast, "Biomaterials Trends: HACs," hosted by MD&DI. Learn about the latest technologies employed to prevent hospital-acquired conditions (HACs) such as those found at surgical sites and those introduced from beds, gowns, and other sources in hospitals. Experts will discuss Centers for Medicare Services (CMS) payment restrictions for HACs. The session will explore reimbursement issues, biocompatibility testing, and technology applications. An interactive Q&A session will follow the presentation.
Originally Broadcast: 5/27/09
Sponsored by:
Agion
Biocoat, Inc.
In 2008, global economic concerns overshadowed all reports about the health of individual industries or their sectors. But 2009 will bring significant changes in the political and economic environment—and maybe also in the shape of healthcare systems in the United States and elsewhere. This annual event offers company leaders a chance to take stock of the trends and changes that will affect their business, so that they can make the most of their strategic decisions throughout the coming year. In this FREE Webcast, industry experts provide insights into the factors driving change in some of medtech's key sectors this year—and beyond.
Originally Broadcast: 1/29/09
Sponsored by: Sebra
What do device manufacturers need to understand about meeting their medical device reporting obligations? This FREE Webcast features a panel of industry experts who will share their thoughts on that question. Experts from FDA, an enterprise quality management software provider, and a global medical technology company identify common eMDR pitfalls. The experts also explain how to navigate eMDR regulation and develop an effective reporting system.
Originally Broadcast: 10/2/08
In all sectors of the life sciences industry, companies are working harder than ever before to manage their pricing, sales contracts, and customer relationships in order to increase market share and meet clearly defined and measurable revenue goals. Meanwhile, customers, partners, and government agencies are imposing increasingly stringent requirements for timely and accurate vendor performance reporting. In this Webcast, industry experts discuss how life sciences companies are using advanced contract compliance solutions to manage complex medtech sales processes while promoting contract compliance and revenue growth.
Originally Broadcast: 9/30/08
Sponsored by: SAP
Access to healthcare—and to healthcare technologies—promises to be a key issue in the 2008 presidential elections, likely bringing major proposals for revamping the ways that healthcare professionals relate to patient populations—and how they are reimbursed for those services. With continued pressure for cost containment that could reduce payments for medical technologies, this year medical device companies need to watch policy developments especially closely. In this FREE Webcast, a panel of experts looks at proposals likely to result in new legislation, and how they will affect the regulatory environment at FDA and in the global marketplace.
Originally Broadcast: 9/25/08
Sponsored by:
Enovia
Advamed 2008
Industry experts provide insights into the trends driving the development and implementation of advanced quality systems for life sciences companies. Presentations examine key processes for automating the transfer from R&D to manufacturing to improve business efficiency and support compliance integrity.
Originally Broadcast: 8/21/08
Sponsored by:
Oracle
In this Webcast, industry experts discuss how life sciences companies are leveraging product life cycle management (PLM) solutions to manage the complexity of regulated processes while also promoting innovation and growth.
Originally Broadcast: 8/7/08
Sponsored by:
Enovia
Medical devices are getting more sophisticated. Yet complex designs aren't necessarily the best designs. What makes for good medical device design, then? A panel of experts will share their thoughts from the industrial design, human factors, engineering, and clinical perspectives. They will also touch on some positive examples: winners of the 2008 Medical Design Excellence Awards.
Originally Broadcast: 6/24/08
Marketing within the medical device industry requires a complex understanding of a diverse mix of customers. Medical device marketers today must not only catch the attention of their targeted audiences but also convey valuable information and convincing data to support the use of a product. In this Webcast, a panel of industry experts looks at how companies are harnessing novel marketing approaches to drive company growth.
Originally Broadcast: 5/28/08
Sponsored by:
Interact Medical
Healthcare Communication & Marketing Association
As a device maker, you've probably been given a specific list of approved biomaterials. But it's not always clear how to use that list to suit your application. Hosted by MD&DI, this FREE Webcast, "Building Biomaterials," features three industry experts who will explore the current state of biomaterials. They will discuss the requirements for material selection. And if the list of approved biomaterials isn't enough to suit your needs, these experts present options for building biomaterials from the ground up.
Originally Broadcast: 4/16/08
Medtech companies are using their service organizations to drive continuous improvement in operational and financial performance, while also increasing customer satisfaction and retention. Included in this Webcast are findings from a global benchmark study of the service and parts businesses of some of the world's largest companies.
Originally Broadcast: 1/16/08
Regulatory authorities worldwide have begun to insist that medtech companies implement rigorous systems for investigating and resolving complaints originating with customers, including healthcare professionals as well as lay users. In this Webcast, experts look at how modern automated systems can help companies to manage customer complaints data effectively.
Originally Broadcast: 6/5/07
Proposed patent reforms could have vast implications for the ways in which medical device companies develop and defend their intellectual property portfolios. In this Webcast, a panel of experts discusses the opportunities and challenges presented by pending patent reforms.
Originally Broadcast: 3/21/07
FDA is moving rapidly to reinvigorate its mechanisms for postmarket monitoring. This Webcast examines the new policy environment for medical products, and how advanced CAPA and complaint-handling systems can help manufacturers meet FDA's emerging requirements for more-stringent postmarket surveillance.
Originally Broadcast: 2/22/07
In the rapidly changing world of medical technology, industry snapshots taken 12 months apart can reveal vastly different playing fields. In 2007, the pace of medtech advances shows no signs of slowing, but company leaders need to be attuned to the latest trends in order to capitalize on the energy behind industry change. Industry experts provide insights into the trends driving some of medtech's key sectors this year and beyond.
Originally Broadcast: 1/31/07