Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, and a Trustee of the Bios Centre for bioethics, reports industry reaction to new EU Med-Tech procurement regulations. The publication of the EU’s new procurement regulation h
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, and a Trustee of the Bios Centre for bioethics, highlights the latest developments in the regulation of AI for Med-Tech. The National Commission into the Regulation of AI in
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, and a Trustee of the Bios Centre for bioethics, flags further Conservative frontbench appointments. Conservative Party Leader, Kemi Badenoch MP, has announced further shadow
Head of Regulatory Affairs at InnoScot Health, Elaine Gemmell, examines proposed changes and how they could be improved As vital tools for treating sickness, preventing health problems, and saving lives, medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDs) must of course comply with string
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, looks at a new approach to evaluating innovative MedTech. The UK’s regulatory and health‑service landscape has taken a significant step forward with the launch (2nd September
Is compliance slowing down your medical device development, or are you using it to outpace the competition? In this interview from the Med-Tech Expo 2026 show floor, Tarn Brown from Columbus shares practical strategies for turning regulatory requirements into a true competitive advantage. From debun
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, who played a key role in securing the government’s commitment to introducing Value Based Procurement (VBP) across the NHS in England, sets out some of the key steps to its de
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, looks at the new government appointee designated Minister for Health Innovation. A recently appointed Minister at the Department of Health and Social Care, James Frith MP, ha
UK-based MedTech regulatory consultancy MedStride has launched with the backing of a five-figure Start Up Loan through the British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme, delivered by GC Business Finance (GCBF). Founded by Dr Benyamin Rahmani, MedStride supports medical device companies – from ear
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, signposts a new opportunity for those in the MedTech sector incorporating AI into their devices. AI medical device manufacturers and London-based NHS providers are being invi
NHS trusts have come under fresh pressure to end arbitrary restrictions on the numbers of absorbent continence products supplied to patients after ministers reiterated that continence care should be based on clinical need and uphold patients’ dignity. The Department of Health and Social Care said NH
“If we want to make space for innovation, we need to get better at decommissioning” Nigel Edwards is an independent health policy expert and former Policy Director of the NHS Confederation, and Chief Executive of the Nuffield Trust. His career has focused on innovation and change in the delivery of
