Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, flags new guidance from the NHS’s MedTech evaluator. NICE has published updates to its health technology evaluation guidance (manuals PMG36 and PMG48) following consultations
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, welcomes new leadership at the top of the UK’s MedTech regulator. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has announced Professor Jonathan Benger CBE as
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, encourages MedTech trade bodies to engage in shaping new government guidance on declaration of payments. New guidelines will be published by Government to require MedTech sup
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, highlights the importance of a call for evidence on AI regulation in MedTech. The UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has launched a pivotal “Call
As the NHS 10 Year Health Plan moves from ambition to implementation, 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for MedTech and digital health. Med-Tech Insights reached out to leaders from across the industry to ask them to share their expectations for the year ahead. From value-based procurement to
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, and advisor to MedTech suppliers reports on a new collaboration to use nuclear waste in cancer-fighting MedTech. In a landmark move set to redefine cancer treatment, Bicycle
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, and advisor to MedTech suppliers highlights a new UK/Singapore joint venture to encourage innovation in MedTech. The UK and Singapore have launched a groundbreaking “regulato
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, and advisor to MedTech suppliers assesses the positive implications for MedTech of a controversial decision to allow government to dictate the level of value thresholds adopt
Bethan Halliwell, Partner, and Lucy Tedstone, Associate, of European IP firm Withers & Rogers highlight the challenges of sustainable innovation, and explain how building an IP strategy with sustainability at its core can turn environmental responsibility into competitive advantage. Sustainability i
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, and advisor to MedTech suppliers encourages industry engagement as the UK’s Department of Health and Social Care takes a further big step towards delivering value based procu
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, and advisor to MedTech suppliers flags a new study highlighting the benefits of AI in stroke analysis. Stroke patients in England are receiving life-saving treatment more tha
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, and advisor to MedTech suppliers highlights funding for work to develop a new mobile quantum brain scanner. The UK Ministry of Defence has announced funding for the world’s f
