Hologic has struggled to gain market acceptance of its 3D breast tomosynthesis technologies because of the lack of reimbursement. But CMS has now delivered a long-awaited surplus rate for 3D compared to 2D scans, which is expected to boost adoption.
Screening and diagnostic 3D mammography scans will finally see extra Medicare reimbursement compared to 2D scans beginning Jan. 1 under a CMS policy issued Oct. 31.
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The intricate assembly of medical devices, often involving over 1,000 globally sourced components, faces severe disruption due to new US tariffs. These barriers could halt production and devastate small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), MedTech Europe’s CEO, Oliver Bisazza, warns in an interview with Medtech Insight.
At AAOS, orthopedics players showcased their latest robotic-assisted platforms, power tools, 3D printed technologies and software offerings. This article brings you highlights from interviews Medtech Insight conducted on site with representatives from J&J, Stryker, Materialise and Canary Medical.
A New South Korean law, the Digital Medical Products Act, enhances regulation for digital health products. Medical devices in the country are categorized both by risk and by similarity to already authorized devices. The approval process may stretch to 515 days for new manufacturers.
