Be Prepared When Suppliers are Acquired
With the recent M&A activity in the supplier space, all OEMs should be prepared in the event an important supplier...
Jan 05 2018,
Market Forces
Computational Modeling and Simulation Expanding in Orthopaedic Device Life Cycles
Computational modeling and simulation (CM&S) can revolutionize medical devices by accelerating innovation and providing evidence of long-term safety....
Dec 05 2017,
5 Steps to a Collaborative Supplier Agreement
Candidly discuss three foundational elements for a successful collaborative relationship: trust, transparency and compatibility. ...
Nov 07 2017,
China: Do You Need to Revamp Your Customer Channel?
An effective and efficient pathway to customers is important everywhere in orthopaedics, but perhaps nowhere is it more critical and...
Oct 05 2017,
Innovation in Spine: Suppliers and Service Providers Weigh In
In preparation for attending the NASS Annual Meeting in October, we took time to speak to supplier and service provider...
Sep 20 2017,
Orthopaedic Pediatric Market Attracts New Products and Players
The pediatric segment of the orthopaedic market is growing rapidly. Consider some of these happenings since 4Q16 as you plan...
Sep 11 2017,
Value Analysis Committees: Develop Your Own
The influence of hospital VACs has created a market access risk that you must consider when assessing new technologies—before product...
Aug 07 2017,
Orthopaedic Industry Revenue Reaches $48.1 Billion
Orthopaedic industry revenue reached $48.1 billion worldwide in 2016 and grew at 3.2%, ~$1.5 billion over 2015, according to our...
May 09 2017,
Value Analysis Committees, EU’s MDR Highlighted in OMTEC Surgeon Keynote
Increased regulatory scrutiny and payor power continue to affect healthcare globally, leading companies to create cross-department teams and seek collaboration...
Apr 11 2017,
China’s Medtech Policy Sets Path for Orthopaedic Manufacturers
The Chinese government has prioritized medical device development, as well as local and international investments by domestic device companies. These...
Feb 08 2017,
Revisiting Predictions: Orthobiologics, Payors and ASCs
Robert S. Bray, Jr., M.D., revisits predictions from his OMTEC 2014 keynote–talking sustainable medicine, orthobiologics, care delivery and what can...
Dec 07 2016,
What Should Your Supply Chain Look Like in Five Years?
The supply chain has undergone greater scrutiny as stakeholders question how to find efficiency in process and spend. What changes...
Nov 22 2016,
Five Questions with Dr. Christopher Bono, NASS President
In preparation for NASS, we spoke with Executive Director and CEO Eric Muehlbauer and Christopher M. Bono, M.D., President of...
Oct 07 2016,
NASS Preview: Growing Spine – International Markets, MIS and Product Portfolios
In speaking with Eric Muehlbauer, Executive Director and CEO of NASS about the Society's priorities, as well as where the...
Sep 21 2016,
Focus: The Need for Innovation in Orthopaedics is Real
Challenges in orthopaedics have created new opportunities to innovate. Here, we look at two: delivery of care and manufacturing techniques....
Sep 08 2016,