Regulatory compliance in MedTech is not getting harder because the regulations are new. It is getting harder because most organisations are still managing it the same way they were ten years ago. Columbus has mapped the four stages of digital compliance maturity, identified where most MedTech compan
When radiology went digital in 2006, it created a massive wave of optimism for NHS digitisation. But why has replicating that success in other disciplines been so challenging? Sectra’s Chris Scarisbrick joins Med-Tech Insights Editor Oli to dive deep into the cultural and technical shifts happening
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, promotes DHSC hosted sector engagement opportunities on value-based procurement (VBP). MedTech suppliers are being invited to engage with officials from the Medical Technolog
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, predicts changes to the focus of the NHS under a possible future Andy Burnham premiership. We know that Andy Burnham is prepared to think big. In 2009, as the then Health and
Leading global hygiene and health company Essity says value-based procurement could improve patient outcomes while reducing long-term costs across the health and care system. A new value-based procurement (VBP) model is now being rolled out across the NHS in England, marking a significant shift away
Medical device engineering has never been simple, but the nature of that complexity is changing. As systems become more capable, the burden of integrating motion components has emerged as a primary design challenge. Surgical robots continue to advance. Powered surgical hand tools are becoming smalle
The dust has settled on Med-Tech Expo 2026, leaving the UK medical device industry with plenty to digest. The exhibition floor in Hall 7 of the NEC hummed with enthusiasm throughout the two days, and that buzz has continued into the post-event conversation on social media. The conference sessions sp
Birmingham Research Park is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Any milestone creates an opportunity to take stock about where you’ve come from and where you’re going – which seems timely given ongoing debates about what difference location makes in an era of flexible working. The concept of
Tomorrow, the UK MedTech community converges on Birmingham. In this comprehensive 5-minute preview, we show you highlights from our conversations with speakers, previous shows, and give you a flavour of what to expect this year. The countdown is almost over. See you soon!
As the UK MedTech community prepares to make its way to Birmingham for Med-Tech Expo 2026 this week, we take a look back at last year’s winner of our PITCH competition, in partnership with NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research). Just one week after being crowned the 2025 PITCH Winner
“From Lab to Ward: Getting Rehabilitation Technology into Clinical Practice” According to research, less than 10% of patients actually adhere to their prescribed rehab and physiotherapy routines past the first two weeks. For the medical technology sector, this massive gap in patient compliance isn’t
“What Will It Take to Scale Health Innovation in the West Midlands?” In our latest Med-Tech Expo Meet the Speakers interview, Ewa Truchanowicz, CEO of Bidshaper and Non-Executive Director at Medilink Midlands, sheds light on the common communication gaps that stall healthcare innovation, and how to
