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Next week’s panel ‘Is HealthTech green tech?’ at Health Tech Integrates will look at how the demand from patients, healthcare professionals and governments for improved sustainability in healthcare is ever growing. As a medical device manufacturer, identifying where to make sustainable changes can be challenging. Unlike many other industries, medical devices involve tight regulations on product quality, along with the need for careful disposal of contaminated waste. Silver Sponsor, Team Consulting, have published their six ways to improve the sustainability of device development: 1. Use a bio-based plastic in your medical product design 2. Reduce medical device packaging 3. Select low emission transport where possible 4. Make your medical product reusable 5. Select commonly recycled materials during medical device development 6. Avoid wasteful ‘nice-to-have’ features in your medical device Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e4zD2G2J Joining Alastair Willoughby, Head of Mechanical Engineering at Team Consulting, on the panel facilitated by James FRY (Mills & Reeve) will be: Martin Baxter, Deputy Chief Executive Officer at @IEMA Addie MacGregor, Sustainability Manager, ABHI Michelle Sullivan, Head of Public Affairs at Boston Scientific Graeme Cameron, CEO at Pennine Healthcare Anna Wilson, Head of operations at 52North - creators of Neutrocheck® #HealthTechIntegrates on the 25th June, hosted by Kadans at Level 39 in Canary Wharf, is now sold out. Find the full agenda here: https://lnkd.in/eiXvX4Dh

Switzerland has a strong watchmaking tradition, but over time, the Swiss watch Valley (aka the Jura) is transforming into an exciting ecosystem for medical device manufacturing using its advanced manufacturing and microelectronics skills and capabilities. Today, I've had the pleasure to attend the #medtech congress at the Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area. In the morning we had a great discussion on integrated healthcare systems where Philippe GERWILL, Florian Rossiaud-Fischer, Alain Kenfak, and Fabien Chételat provided their views on the current challenges. 1) Progress is often limited due to the lack of alignment on the interests of different stakeholders. We need the right incentives, this means measurable outcomes and not just costs. 2) "Culture eats strategy for breakfast". we need the right culture to drive and adopt innovation in health, especially when system innovation is needed. 3) We need solutions (not just technologies) that are seamlessly integrated. After lunch, it was time for the discussion on the regulatory aspects for medical devices. Andrea Biasiucci, PhD Didier Maillefer Philippe Etter and Camilla Messerli gave examples and concrete guidance on how to approach the current environment. - Medical device companies need to consider Regulatory Strategies very early on but base it on a strong go to market strategy. - Your regulatory strategy depends on your claims (and on your size). - Going US or EU first needs to be individually evaluated. Thank you Pascal Clisson for the excellent organization and moderation and Jacques Gerber for the wonderful introduction and engaging discussions on the need for a unified Healthcare system in Switzerland that pushes innovation. Looking forward to October 30th, 2024 for the next edition! DayOne - Healthcare Innovation Florian Saner Frank Kumli Christof Kloepper

An extraordinary accomplishment just occurred! TECHMEDO, a beacon of progress in the healthcare industry, has emerged as a finalist for the esteemed Prix Galien USA 2023 Award. What's remarkable is not just the nomination, but the cause it represents. You see, TECHMEDO is not merely a health-tech company. It's a revolutionary movement striving to democratize healthcare, making it affordable, equitable, and accessible for all. Imagine a world where quality healthcare isn't a luxury but a fundamental right for everyone. A world where medical care is not determined by financial status but by the sheer necessity of health. That's the world TECHMEDO is tirelessly working to create. It's not just about technology. It's about the human spirit. The spirit that believes in a fairer world, embraces challenges, and innovates relentlessly to turn dreams into reality. It's about you, me, and the millions of us who deserve access to affordable healthcare. Now, we have a chance to magnify this cause. To cheer for a future where health equity isn't just a dream. We invite you to join us in this celebration, to support a cause that impacts us all. Our achievement is a testament to what we can accomplish together. Let's continue to champion the cause of equitable healthcare! Join us, engage with us, and let's transform the healthcare landscape together. This is not just a win for TECHMEDO, but for all of us. Because every step we take towards affordable, equitable, and accessible healthcare is a step towards a healthier, happier world. #AI #TECHMEDO #PHC #Innovation #PrixGalien

Join us on Tuesday, May 14 (8am CST) for an exciting event! Registration details can be found here: https://lnkd.in/g5zDKCET In 2020, COCIR , HealthTrust Performance Group , and Vizient, Inc (with cooperation from Clean Production Action , Kaiser Permanente, Global Electronics Council , Siemens Healthcare, GE Healthcare, and Philips Healthcare) formalized a Cooperation called the “Medical Equipment Proactive Alliance for Sustainable #Healthcare” (MEPA). The purpose of MEPA is to develop of list of sustainability criteria specifically for medical imaging devices. This common set of criteria allows companies to focus on relevant sustainability aspects and helps purchasers to develop sustainability policies pertaining to medical imaging devices. The “#Sustainability criteria for purchasing of medical imaging devices” focuses on 5 main areas: - tools for #lifecycleassessment, - #climatechange mitigation, - sustainable use of resources, - chemicals of concern, and - corporate #ESG performance. Each criteria is specifically designed for the complexity of medical imaging devices and aims at mitigating a relevant sustainability aspect. After a 6-month period in 2023 for a global public consultation on the draft criteria, the final document was announced globally in May 2024. MEPA will continue to meet to further enhance correct interpretation, objectives, and data requirements to help purchasers’ evaluation. The Cooperation welcomes additional contributors. More opportunities to learn more about the Criteria will be announced in the coming months! #sustainableprocurement #enviornmentallypreferredpurchasing #epp

Are you passionate about the intersection of medical technology, sustainability, and circular economy best practices? Then mark your calendars for May 16th and get ready to be part of something truly collaborative! 🌟 Introducing the inaugural MedTech Sustainability Forum 🌟 At the forum, we're bringing together thought leaders, innovators, and change-makers from across the medical technology industry to explore how we can drive sustainability and embrace circular economy principles in healthcare. Why Attend? Inspiring Speakers: Hear from experts at the forefront of sustainable innovation in medical technology. Learn about cutting-edge initiatives, case studies, and success stories that are shaping the future of healthcare. Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals who share your passion for sustainability. Build valuable relationships, exchange ideas, and collaborate on solutions to common challenges. Interactive Groups: Dive deep into topics such as eco-design, product lifecycle management, waste reduction, and responsible sourcing. Gain practical insights and actionable strategies that you can apply to your own organization. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation and drive meaningful change in the medtech industry. Together, we can create a more sustainable and resilient future for healthcare. 👉 Register now to secure your spot at the Inaugural MedTech Sustainability Forum in #Boston on May 16th. Lets help transform healthcare together! 👈 Hope to see you there! https://lnkd.in/dZkH97ak #Medtech #Sustainability #Circularity #Collaboration #KeepInnovating Joan Popolo, Cliff Emmons, Cormac O'Prey, Jeffrey Champagne, Mary Ann Picard, Rachel Robinson, Shyaam Ramkumar, Edward Krisiunas, Robert (Rob) Ellsworth, Cal St. Denis, Oksana Hradyska, Jenny Hoffmann, PhD, Susan Moffatt-Bruce, Sarju Ganatra, Peylina Chu, Daniel Schoener, PhD (he/him), Daniel Lachos Perez, Shannon Hoste, Leah Fotis, Ravi Kaushik, Tom Salemi, Kim Tran, Dr Peter Abbott OBE, Ben Linville-Engler, Yvonne Hao, Jeanne LeClair

Celebrating a major achievement! 🎉 TECHMEDO is now a finalist for the prestigious Prix Galien USA 2023 Award. But it's more than just a nomination. TECHMEDO is leading a healthcare revolution, aiming to make quality healthcare affordable and accessible for all. Join us in championing this cause. Let's transform healthcare into a fundamental right, not a luxury. Every step we take is a step towards a healthier, happier world. 🌍 #TECHMEDO #PHC #Startup #Innovation #PrixGalien, #DigitalHealth, #ConnectedHealth, #ChronicDisease, #AI, #DiseaseManagement, #ClinicalResearch, #TrialManagement, #WellnessCare, #HealthSystem, #PatientCare, #Prevention, #Reimbursement, #Innovation, #Telemedicine, #HealthTech, #Healthcare

💪 Did you know that we now have an "integrated solution" to propose to all Dutch and Belgian medical centers to have their HASA OPTIX Belgium used instruments collected and recycled ? 👉 This is long path and not an easy one as regulations are complex and volumes are still low, however at HASA, we have decided to make it happen by installing green bins in the OR's - which we beleive is more efficient than having reports drafted with no action behind. 🚨 If your medical center would like to jump in, give us a call .... More countries to come ... Rayner EyeSustain Renewi Renewi Nederland Renewi België / Belgique GreenCycl Synga Medical BV ClimatePartner Sjoerd Elferink Anja Blondin Vincent Qin Julie Baudichau #strongertogether Joost van der Sijp #sustainabilitymatters

Resonances with less liquid helium. Centers with less carbon footprint. Resonances are just as effective. Healthier planet. Discover the full story. 👉 Watch the full video and discover how Champalimaud Foundation & Philips Healthcare are partnering to Drive Sustainable Healthcare: https://lnkd.in/exMBvsq2 #sustainability #healthcare #innovation