Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, looks ahead to the launch of value-based procurement and highlights challenges that remain. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is on target to launch its new val
“By modernising our approach, we can help ensure patients benefit from safe, effective innovations sooner” James Pound is Executive Director, Innovation and Compliance at the Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). The MTG asked him to give us an update on this pivotal year for reg
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, highlights the commitment to encourage FemTech as part of the government’s newly launched Women’s Health Strategy. The UK Government has pledged 1.5 million GBP to fund a new
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, updates on the latest moves to develop community diagnostic centres – bringing advanced medtech into the community. Patients across England will benefit from faster and more
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Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, considers what government pandemic planning means for MedTech. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has published its new Pandemic Preparedness Strategy, setting o
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, secures a paradigm-shifting commitment from NHS procurement vehicle, NHS Supply Chain. NHS Supply Chain (NHSSC), the leading national organisation in England for supplying me
LivaNova PLC’s aura6000 System for the treatment of adult patients with moderate to severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) has been granted premarket approval (PMA) by the FDA. The System utilises proximal hypoglossal nerve stimulation (p-HGNS), a differentiated neurostimulation modality, to treat OSA
A new consultation seeking views on indefinite recognition of CE-marked medical devices in Great Britain is ‘very welcome and could be a major boost to both patients and MedTech growth aims’. That’s the view of regulatory specialist Elaine Gemmell of InnoScot Health – a key partner in realising heal
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, reflects on the outcome of the recent Department of Health and Social Care consultation on amendments to the regulations governing the National Institute for Health and Care
A new report from the Medical Technology Group has warned that widespread failures to collect data and monitor best practice in gynaecology services are leaving women facing longer delays to diagnosis and treatment. Analysis of Freedom of Information (FOI) responses from 42 Integrated Care Boards re
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, flags an important opportunity for MedTech suppliers to engage with government on preparation for the introduction of value based procurement. The Department of Health and So
