AOTA Supports Idea Lab to Help Reimagine How Medical Technologies Can Be Inco...
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) supports the release of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Devices and Radiological Health’s The Idea Lab, as part of its Home as a Health Care Hub initiative, to help innovators, providers, and patients reimagine the home... .. read more..
Report: HTM Market Surges to $24.49 Billion by 2025
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Growing emphasis on medical device integration, regulatory compliance, equipment maintenance, and cost control contributing to the market expansion. What Is The Projected Market Size Of The Global Healthcare Technology Management Market And Its Growth Rate? o In 2024, the market size of the healt... .. read more..
FDA clears the way for additional bivalent boosters for certain vulnerable in...
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the terms of its emergency use authorizations for the Pfizer and Moderna bivalent vaccines on Tuesday, allowing people ages 65 and older and certain people with weakened immunity to get additional doses before this fall's vaccination campaigns. .. read more..
Home, Suite, Home
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
In this cover story, 24x7 correspondent Chris Hayhurst explores the evolving—and thriving—home healthcare sector and reveals what it means for HTM professionals. Read on to learn more. .. read more..
The HTM Industry Mourns the Loss of ‘Maverick’ Bill Hyman
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
William A. “Bill” Hyman, ScD, an esteemed clinical engineering professional and frequent 24x7 contributor, passed away this summer. In a statement, the American College of Clinical Engineering called Hyman a “dedicated professional— always generous and willing to share his extensive knowledge.” .. read more..
AAMI Seeks Nominations for Awards Programs
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Do you know a health technology innovator, safety advocate, or revolutionary? How about a standards leader or humanitarian? You can make sure that health technology’s finest are recognized for their achievements by nominating them for an AAMI or AAMI Foundation award. .. read more..
Patient Monitoring in the NICU
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Monitoring devices for preterm infants haven’t changed much since the ’60s. But they’re about to—and should, asserts one healthcare company executive. Here’s what you need to know about monitoring devices in the NICU—and how they are advancing. .. read more..
FDA Takes Steps to Modernize 510(k) Medical Device Program
Thursday, September 19, 2019
The U.S. FDA has announced that, as a first step toward implementation of the recently established Safety and Performance Based Pathway for medical devices, the agency is issuing draft guidances outlining the recommended premarket performance criteria and testing methodologies for four specific t... .. read more..
Pediatric Medical Device Competition Finalists Named
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Organizers of the $150,000 “Make Your Medical Device Pitch for Kids!” competition have announced the 12 finalists who are advancing to the live pitch component of the competition scheduled for September 22 during the 7th Annual Pediatric Device Innovation Symposium hosted by Children’s National H... .. read more..
AAMI to Offer CBET Study Course
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
For the first time, AAMI will offer an online review course to help biomedical equipment technicians (BMETs) prepare for the exam to become certified biomedical equipment technicians (CBETs). The four-week online CBET Study Course will cover all six areas of the CBET exam. .. read more..
AAMI Partners with Other Industries to Promote Job Openings
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
On the heels of the latest jobs report, AAMI is partnering with three other U.S. industries—the professional landscape sector, the foodservice distribution industry, and the grocery sector—to encourage job seekers to explore the many career opportunities in their respective fields. .. read more..
Market Watch: Medical Wearable Technologies
Monday, September 16, 2019
In their work at the Advanced Self-Powered Systems of Integrated Sensors and Technologies Center at North Carolina State University, the authors of this article examined current trends in the medical wearable technology market. They reveal them here. .. read more..
Looking to Optimize Your Medical Equipment Spend?
Friday, September 13, 2019
On Monday, September 30, at 2 p.m. CST, 24x7 Magazine will host a webinar you don’t want to miss. Titled, “Optimize Your Medical Equipment Spend with Real-World Data,” the webinar will be presented by Michael Garel, Director of Big Data Strategy at Accruent, and offer participants tangible advice. .. read more..
Leading the Charge
Thursday, September 12, 2019
In this roundtable, three medical equipment battery experts discuss what’s propelling growth in this sector and reveal what pitfalls to avoid when purchasing medical batteries. .. read more..
Surgical Robots: Healthcare’s Next Frontier?
Thursday, September 12, 2019
The history of surgical robots, although a brief one, cannot be overlooked. From “promise” and “potential” to real-time implementation, the journey of surgical robots has been swift. But is robotics healthcare technology’s next frontier? One writer investigates here. .. read more..
RSTI Expands MRI Course Portfolio
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Solon, Ohio-based RSTI announces that it is expanding its portfolio to include a “Principles of Servicing MRI” training course in November. The course will be divided into two, week-long phases. .. read more..
FDA Clears Netech Defibrillator/Pacemaker Analyzer
Monday, September 9, 2019
Farmingdale, N.Y.-based biomedical test-instrument manufacturer Netech announces the launch of its new defibrillator/pacemaker analyzer, the Delta 3300, which recently garnered U.S. FDA clearance. .. read more..
Viewpoint: AI Implications for Healthcare
Sunday, September 8, 2019
Advancements in computing, communications, and robotics technologies are converging to drive the emergence of artificial intelligence in medicine. Here, Verathon’s Sven Powilleit delves into how AI is transforming healthcare. Don’t miss out. .. read more..
The Joint Commission Names New Director, Engineering
Friday, September 6, 2019
The Joint Commission announces the appointment of Herman McKenzie, MBA, CHSP, to director of the Department of Engineering, Standards Interpretation Group. McKenzie reports to executive vice president and chief medical officer Ana Pujols McKee, MD. .. read more..