MTI 2022 Outlook: The Post-COVID Mantra For Medtechs: Prioritize, Optimize And Modernize

Industry leaders back at the wheel are driving health care transformation

Medtech’s resilience and flexibility have been clear to see during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this forward-looking view for 2022, CEOs from some of the leading global medtechs share their perspectives on the present and the future, from company and health care system standpoints.

AI
• Source: Alamy

Smith & Nephew plc best summed up the mood among medtechs with a message that would apply to companies serving COVID-affected health care markets, no matter what branch of industry they work in.

Wrapping up the company’s 2020 financial accounts, CEO Roland Diggelmann said: “Our first priority for 2021 is to return to top-line growth and recapture the momentum we were building prior to COVID-19

Read the full article – start your free trial today!

Join thousands of industry professionals who rely on Medtech Insight for daily insights

  • Start your 7-day free trial
  • Explore trusted news, analysis, and insights
  • Access comprehensive global coverage
  • Enjoy instant access – no credit card required

More from Business

Inclusive By Design: UK Invites Sponsors To Submit Trial Diversity Plans

 
• By 

The UK has issued clearer guidance to help drug and medical device sponsors demonstrate how they intend to include a diverse and relevant range of participants in their clinical trials.

First Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnostic Blood Test Cleared By FDA

 

Fujirebio Diagnostics' Alzheimer's disease test, Lumipulse G pTau217/ß-Amyloid 1-42 Plasma Ratio, has been cleared by the US FDA.

23andMe Purchase Will Let Regeneron Scale Drug Development

 

The consumer genomics firm will operate as a subsidiary, while Regeneron plans to leverage its database for drug discovery and trial design efforts.

Disparities — Including Financials Shortcomings — Remain In Women’s Health, Execs Say

 

FemTech leaders discussed some of the barriers that remain in unlocking the full potential of the women’s health market during SiS New York last week. They also offered solutions.

More from Medtech Insight

23andMe Purchase Will Let Regeneron Scale Drug Development

 

The consumer genomics firm will operate as a subsidiary, while Regeneron plans to leverage its database for drug discovery and trial design efforts.

Disparities — Including Financials Shortcomings — Remain In Women’s Health, Execs Say

 

FemTech leaders discussed some of the barriers that remain in unlocking the full potential of the women’s health market during SiS New York last week. They also offered solutions.

Mirvie Launches Predictive Blood Test For Preeclampsia

 
• By 

Mirvie launched Encompass, a blood test to help identify women over age 35 who are at moderate risk for preeclampsia, and will conduct additional studies to support reimbursements from payers.