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Medical Technology Costs: Cause and Solution

Reading recent interpretations of “Value-Based Purchasing for Medical Devices“, it is not surprising to see, once again, the conclusion that medical technology is a significant source of rising healthcare costs.
We all need to think outside envelope, though.  Medical technology drives costs but also provides solutions we cannot resist.
The tendency of healthcare cost analyses is to [...]

Posted 11 November 2008 † P. Driscoll § innovation § medtech § reform ‡ Comments (0) ° Also tagged: , , , , ,

Healthcare, a “Safer” Haven

There’s no question that, whatever label you place on its current state of malaise, the U.S. economy is not in good shape.
The question is asked whether health care should remain a safe haven.  After all, there is a downward pressure on prices and there is a latent need for serious reform.  At this point, let’s [...]

Posted 26 August 2008 † P. Driscoll § innovation § medtech § reform ‡ Comments (1) ° Also tagged: , ,