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EU Digital Tech Trade Body Weighs In On Medical Device ‘Over-Regulation’ Risk

 
• By Eliza Slawther

While the European Health Data Space and its objectives should be a positive regulatory development for the EU health sector, DIGITALEUROPE stresses that the risk of counterproductive conflicts with other proposed laws around AI and data must be addressed.

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Medtech trade bodies and legal experts have long warned that manufacturers of medical devices will face a litany of new regulations over the coming years. The European Commission has announced intentions to roll out new legislation spanning product and organization cybersecurity, data sharing and artificial intelligence (AI) that will add to the existing Medical Device Regulation pressures for medtech firms.

DIGITALEUROPE, a trade body that describes itself as representing “digitally transforming industries” across Europe, is the latest to offer its...

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Medtechs Wait For Dividend As UK Spending Review Prioritizes Healthcare And NHS

 
• By Ashley Yeo

Increased support for NHS services and delivery infrastructure announced in the 11 June government spending review by chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves could boost inward investment and offer new market opportunities for medtechs.

UK Healthtech Center Of Excellence Given Key MHRA Digital Regulation Role

 
• By Ashley Yeo

Ahead of the 11 June UK spending review and its anticipated funding uplift for healthcare and life sciences, the MHRA announced an expansion of its digital expertise by creating a dedicated hub in Leeds, a renowned center of medtech excellence.

Aneira Health Launches New Precision Medicine Platform Exclusively For Women

 
• By Natasha Barrow

Cecilia Lindgren, Aneira Health’s co-founder and chief science officer, said that the company has “redesigned the diagnostic model.” The subscription-based platform offers clinical-grade and AI diagnostics alongside clinical consultation.

AI In Health Delivery: Patients Most Confident When HCPs Are In Charge

 
• By Ashley Yeo

Annual survey of patients and professionals shows how attitudes to health system transformation are evolving and what stakeholders are demanding as acceptance of AI tools accelerates.

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UK Healthtech Center Of Excellence Given Key MHRA Digital Regulation Role

 
• By Ashley Yeo

Ahead of the 11 June UK spending review and its anticipated funding uplift for healthcare and life sciences, the MHRA announced an expansion of its digital expertise by creating a dedicated hub in Leeds, a renowned center of medtech excellence.

Somnee AI-Powered Sleep Wearable Raises $10M Seed Round

 
• By Natasha Barrow

The $10m seed extension funding round will be used to launch the second-generation wearable headband with the added SmartSleep AI operating system.

Aneira Health Launches New Precision Medicine Platform Exclusively For Women

 
• By Natasha Barrow

Cecilia Lindgren, Aneira Health’s co-founder and chief science officer, said that the company has “redesigned the diagnostic model.” The subscription-based platform offers clinical-grade and AI diagnostics alongside clinical consultation.