MedTech ON AIR
19 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago -A podcast by MedTech Europe, the European trade association for the medical technology industry including diagnostics, medical devices and digital health.
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The future of the Regulatory System: are we ready? with Petra Zoellner
March 29, 2024 13:47 - 13 minutes - 12 MBReady to learn more about the future of the medical technology regulatory system? The latest episode of MedTech ONAIR is now live. In this episode, we welcome MedTech Europe Director of Regulatory Affairs, Petra Zoellner, to discuss our Vision for the future of the EU’s regulatory system for the Medical Technology Sector. Listen in as we discuss with Petra why different measures are needed to ensure that the EU’s regulatory system facilitates innovation, better serves patients’ needs and s...
The Lifeblood of Europe’s Medical Technology Sector: Collaborative R&I, Mark Lloyd Davies
February 29, 2024 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBHow do Europe’s unique R&I environment and opportunities provide fertile ground for our sector’s life changing innovations? In the second episode of MedTech ON AIR, we welcome Johnson & Johnson’s Global Head of Strategic Partnerships and Resource Group (SPRG), Mark Lloyd Davies. Listen in as Mark as shares his insights from his longstanding experience working in collaborative research and innovation in Europe, and what makes the EU environment unique. We delve into the potential of public...
Deep dive into the MedTech Europe Manifesto & the upcoming EU Elections with CEO Oliver Bisazza
January 31, 2024 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBReady to elevate your understanding on the future of healthcare and the medical technologies sector? The new season of MedTech ON AIR is live for the 2024. In this episode, we welcome MedTech Europe CEO Oliver Bisazza to discuss our Manifesto, and the European Elections. Listen-in to this first discussion with Oliver, exploring important topics like patient-centricity, digital transformation, and sustainability shaping the medical technologies sector today and beyond. We’re kicking-off ...
The value of Artificial Intelligence for the medical technology sector
October 13, 2023 07:01 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBIn this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential in healthcare and medical technology. AI holds the potential to support humans in their daily lives, take care of routine tasks, and advance human knowledge. It has the ability to improve patient outcomes and healthcare systems and assist healthcare professionals in their tasks as it can be present throughout the patient journey. We engage the discussion with Alexander Olbrechts, Director D...
Six years in: An overview on the Medical Devices Regulation
May 26, 2023 14:47 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBJoin us on a special episode of our podcast as we commemorate six years since the adoption of the Medical Devices Regulation with a conversation featuring Merlin Rietschel, Senior Manager Medical Devices at MedTech Europe. In this insightful episode, we delve into the realm of Medical Devices Regulation and explore its impact on the industry over the past six years. Merlin Rietschel shares his extensive knowledge and sheds light on the challenges, advancements, and key milestones that have s...
A deep analysis of the IVD Regulation
May 02, 2023 15:27 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBIn October 2022, MedTech Europe ran its latest survey to gather data from IVD manufacturers on the state of the IVDR regulatory infrastructure. The survey represents an estimated 75% market revenue coverage, and the full report and its annex with visuals of the results may be read here: https://bit.ly/3xWp5Cj
Working toward a digitally enabled future for diabetes care in Europe
September 01, 2022 15:43 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBTanja Valentin, Executive Committee member of MedTech Europe, discusses the challenge of diabetes in Europe, the role that digital solutions play in effective management, and what’s still needed to move toward a more digitally enabled future of diabetes care.
EU NCD Initiative Roadmap: an first step towards improving the cardiovascular health of EU citizens
July 06, 2022 12:43 - 8 minutes - 7.57 MB• Jean-Luc Lemercier, Chair of the Cardiovascular Sector Group at MedTech Europe, talks about the EU NCD initiative and the importance of cardiovascular health.
The Innovative Health Initiative: the future of Research and Innovation in healthcare in Europe
January 21, 2022 14:03 - 13 minutes - 14.9 MBPatrick Boisseau, Director General Industry Strategic Initiatives at MedTech Europe, explains what is the Innovative Health Initiative, the world largest public-private partnership in life sciences, launched together by four European trade associations, including MedTech Europe.
Looking forward to 2022 with MedTech Europe CEO Serge Bernasconi
December 07, 2021 13:06 - 20 minutes - 23 MBSerge Bernasconi, CEO of MedTech Europe, joined MedTech ON AIR to reflect on 2021 and give his insights on the medical technology sector for the year ahead, and priorities for the European medical technology trade association.
The European Health Data Space and the potential of health data
November 03, 2021 13:09 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBWelcome to our new episode of MedTech ON AIR where Michael Strübin, MedTech Europe's Director Digital Health, talks about the benefits of health data for research and innovation in health technologies and how the European Health Data Space could provide what is needed to achieve the digital transformation of healthcare.
How COVID-19 is shaping the future of healthcare delivery
October 01, 2021 06:20 - 17 minutes - 19.7 MBMedTech Europe's Director for International Affairs, Jesus Rueda Rodriguez, talks about the new and existing healthcare practices in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The new IVD Regulation: why more time is needed to achieve success
August 23, 2021 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.85 MBThe new in vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation will come into force in 2022. This new piece of legislation represents a major overhaul of the regulatory system and together with Oliver Bizazza, MedTech Europe Director General for Industrial Policies, we look into the work still needed before the IVDR comes into place on 26 May 2022.
COVID-19 second wave: what has changed
November 13, 2020 13:21 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MBAs we approach the end of the year, Europe is faced with a second wave of coronavirus, with many states going back into lockdown. The situation seems to reflect what happened in March when COVID-19 first appeared in Europe, and governments took drastic measures to keep their healthcare systems running. However, some things have changed since the first wave. Among them, the readiness of healthcare systems and industry. In this episode of MedTech ON AIR, we explore this and more with MedTech Eu...
Change is on the Horizon: medtech in the research and innovation space
June 08, 2020 04:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBTogether with MedTech Europe's Director for Research and Innovation, Patrick Boisseau, we look at the European research and innovation landscape during a year of both crisis and transition. Will the lessons learned from COVID-19 be incorporated in the new programmes? What are the coming changes for medical technology in the research space? Listen to episode 4 of MedTech ON AIR to find the answers to these and other questions.
COVID-19: Medical technology and the road to deconfinement
April 30, 2020 09:58 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBMedTech Europe International Affairs Director, Jesus Rueda Rodriguez, helps us shed some light on the so-called ‘Phase 2’ or deconfinement and how medical technology plays a role to inform and shape European and national strategies. Also in this episode: how will healthcare systems adapt to the ‘new normal’? How we can make sure that people affected by chronic conditions or other illnesses receive the best possible care?
Diagnosis, protection, treatment: the medtech response to coronavirus (13 Feb 2020)
February 18, 2020 17:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBThe coronavirus outbreak has placed focus on the mechanisms and technologies that help us prevent and fight these crises. Medical technology plays an important role in the combat against COVID19, supporting patients, systems and healthcare workers in different ways. In this episode, we talk to Jesus Rueda Rodriguez and we take a closer look at the what medical technology can do and how it is contributing to the international response against coronavirus.
The changing EU regulatory landscape: CE Marking for Medical Technology
January 29, 2020 03:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBThe three-year transition period for the new Medical Device Regulation will end on 26 May 2020, and the new In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation will come into force in 2022. These new pieces of legislation bring changes to one of the pillars of the medical technology sector: the CE marking process. In this episode, we speak to Oliver Bisazza about what this process is, how it changes and what the medtech industry has to say about it.
MedTech ON AIR - Teaser
December 17, 2019 10:54 - 44 seconds - 1.7 MBWelcome to MedTech ON AIR, the new podcast by MedTech Europe, the European trade association for the medical technology industry. Together with experts in the field, we will explore the world of medical technology, touching on the most pressing issues that are affecting the industry, healthcare systems, and society. Tune in from January 2020 and join us for the start of our journey.