Research firm Kalorama Information has released the latest edition of its annual report, The Global Market for Medical Devices, containing detailed market sizing, projections, and profiles of major companies. The firm says it is logical for medtech to expect a sympathetic hearing from the incoming administration, especially as it opposed President Obama’s signature healthcare reform legislation.
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ECRI Institute has launched a mergers and acquisitions service that enables new hospital alliances to control their spending and plan for the future by eliminating waste and redundancy in medical-surgical supplies and capital medical equipment. For supplies, ECRI Institute identifies the greatest opportunities for savings by negotiating to the lowest price available.
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In a recent survey of senior executives and representatives from medical device and pharmaceutical companies in Europe and the United States, the PA Consulting Group—an independent firm with expertise in healthcare and life sciences, among other sectors—reviewed what the critical factors for success are today when developing innovative and compliant products faster and at lower cost. Read them here.
Read MorePalo Alto, Calif.-based Varian Medical Systems has inked a deal to acquire the medical imaging business of PerkinElmer, Inc. as an addition to the Varian imaging components business, which is slated to become an independent public company, Varex Imaging Corp., through a previously announced separation expected for completion in January.
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Marlborough, Mass.-based Boston Scientific Corp. has finalized its $75 million acquisition of Canadian medical device manufacturer Neovasc. Upon completion of the transaction, the Neovasc advanced biological tissue capabilities will be integrated into the Boston Scientific structural heart business for use in the manufacturing of the Lotus valve and future heart valve technologies.
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