Industry News
President’s Budget Confirms Plans for Drastic Reduction in Military Medical Positions
Sometimes, you have to play detective. For example, combing through the fine print of the president’s annual budget submission, poring over budget tables (lots of numbers), spotting subtle nuances buried within the explanatory ... Read More
Medical Device Industry Revenues Should Outpace Healthcare Field
The U.S. markets are bullish on the future of the medical device markets. In addition to projections that postulate that: “In 2024, the total medical technology revenue globally is expected be nearly $600 billion U.S. ... Read More
VA offers $15 million in grant funding to support adaptive sports for disabled Veterans
Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the availability of up to approximately $15 million in grants for community organizations that provide adaptive sports, including therapeutic recreational opportunities for ... Read More
DoD testing secure cloud to help small contractors protect data
The Pentagon still has deep concerns about thefts of sensitive Defense data from contractor systems. But it’s concluded that simply using contract terms to order firms to improve their security isn’t going to do the job. So the ... Read More
FDA outlines new device priorities in budget justification report
Dive Brief: FDA identified new regulatory priorities for medical devices in its fiscal 2020 budget justification document, including proposals to safeguard against shortages of essential devices and to compel manufacturers to address ... Read More
FDA ramps up scrutiny of materials in medical devices
The FDA said today it has begun more closely scrutinizing the roles of certain materials associated with harm to patients who have breast implants, nitinol-containing devices, metal-on-metal hip implants and devices made from ... Read More
VA strengthens care and benefits for Veterans with $220 billion budget
President Donald J. Trump is proposing a total of $220.2 billion in his fiscal year (FY) 2020 budget for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), a 9.6 percent increase above fiscal 2019. “The budget request will ensure the ... Read More
FDA Regulations Allow Medical Devices Clinical Trials to Differ From Pharmaceutical Trials
Clinical trials are the pathway for new drugs or devices to enter the U.S. and other worldwide markets. However, not all clinical trials are the same. A recent article by a 20+ year insider in the clinical trial industry said: ... Read More
VA selects 18 medical facilities to start ‘high reliability’ journey
Today the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the selection of 18 medical centers that will lead the way in the department’s efforts to transform the nation’s largest integrated health care system into a high reliability Read More
Proposed Myrtle Beach VA clinic receives final approval from city leaders
A new Veterans Affairs clinic in Myrtle Beach is closer to becoming reality after receiving final approval from city leaders. The new designs for the VA clinic were approved Thursday afternoon by the Myrtle Beach Community Appearance ... Read More