Medical Device Daily Perspectives

The PIP story: What do we really know so far?

January 24, 2012 – 4:29 PM | By Mark McCarty | No comments yet

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When technology fails – and trust me, it will

January 23, 2012 – 11:10 AM | By Amanda Pedersen | No comments yet

Nearly every day at MDD we report on the latest advances in health IT, one of the fastest growing sectors in the industry.  It seems like new HIT and systems-related companies are cropping up every week, promising to enhance communication between patients and providers, and improve clinical workflow.

J.P. Morgan healthcare meeting augurs trends for 2012 and beyond

January 20, 2012 – 6:22 PM | By Holland Johnson | No comments yet

What will the Supreme Court do with Prometheus v. Mayo?

January 18, 2012 – 6:00 AM | By Mark McCarty | No comments yet

The medical device tax is coming

January 17, 2012 – 2:03 PM | By Omar Ford | 1 comment

My wife and I are very cautious when we spend. Every penny is accounted for, and every surprise is documented. With a new baby in the household - we cannot afford any surprises that could possibly lead to longterm extra expenses.

The policy dilemma of prostate cancer screening

January 10, 2012 – 9:40 PM | By Mark McCarty | No comments yet

Screening for various diseases is controversial these days thanks to the U.S. Public Services Task Force and similar agencies in other nations, which have suggested a more cautious approach to screening. These suggestions have been blasted by doctors and patient groups for obvious reasons.

Medicare’s decision to cover weight-reduction efforts is a good move, but details still matter

January 3, 2012 – 11:49 AM | By Jim Stommen | No comments yet

By JIM STOMMEN Medical Device Daily Contributing Writer