Member states reported 309 significant cybersecurity incidents affecting the healthcare sector in 2023 – more than in any other critical sector.
The European Commission has published an action plan aimed at “bolstering the cybersecurity of hospitals and healthcare providers” in the bloc.
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Germany’s incoming coalition government has reacted positively to industry’s calls for a dedicated medtech strategy to boost economic growth. Faster digitization, lower energy costs and “IVDR 2.0” are also on the in vitro diagnostic industry’s agenda.
The new telework policy returns to the pre-COVID-19 pandemic standard, but still requires reviewers to be at White Oak for sponsor meetings and divisions to have an in-office presence every day.
An interactive look at recent executive-level company changes and promotions in the medical device and diagnostics industries.
The firms recently announced they will operate as combined company LXE Hearing marketing Eargo’s namesake line and hearX’s Lexie brands. Eargo majority owner Patient Square Capital added $100m to its investment.
Well over 200 European standards need harmonizing under the MDR. But only around 12% have been attended to so far.
The medtech industry hopes to use a 90-day pause on tariffs to negotiate a “zero for zero” exemption. However, recent public comments from President Donald Trump suggest the health care sector may still be at risk.
The architect of Germany’s hospital reform, Karl Lauterbach, will not be retained as health minister according to how the new CDU/CSU-SPD coalition government plans to spread the ministerial portfolios.
