The report analyses trends, opportunities, challenges and barriers affecting digital health, and specifically, the innovation, deployment and use of wearable medical devices in the EU. The use of digital health solutions along the patient pathway could drive the integration of clinical services...

Developing medical device innovations is a lengthy and costly endeavor, so engaging the right participants early in the process is crucial. While much of the existing literature focuses on procedural aspects of innovation, the human factors that influence success are often overlooked. The Lead...

Background: In a world increasingly shaped by technological innovation, the healthcare sector plays an important role in society's sustainable advancement. This study explores the use of IoT and RFID technologies to improve hospital operations and modernize healthcare services. Methods: We...

This factsheet is aimed at people within hospitals, clinics (or associations of clinics), ministries and competent bodies responsible for the procurement of medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices. For a general overview of the impact of the Regulations, please refer to the...

This report documents the process and findings of a horizon scanning exercise, part of a series under the FUTURINNOV (FUTURe-oriented detection and assessment of emerging technologies and break-through INNOVation) project, a collaboration between the European Innovation Council (EIC) and the...

In April 2017, the European Parliament and the Council adopted the Medical Devices Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR) and the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (EU) 2017/746 (IVDR). These two Regulations aim to create a robust, transparent and sustainable regulatory framework,...

Realignments of global value chains (GVCs) are occurring at a time when the technological dynamics in manufacturing industries, including in healthcare-related industries like medical electronics, is undergoing significant changes due to the wave of new digitalisation. This study examines...

The presented article concerns managerial competencies in the medical device industry. The research aimed to identify and assess certain managerial competencies and diagnose the gap between the declared and desired competencies of the interviewed managers. We asked the following question: How...

Health Technology Assessment (HTA) is essential for evidence-based healthcare decision-making, yet its integration into Iran's healthcare system faces political and logistical challenges. Despite HTA's potential to improve resource allocation, limited awareness, data gaps, and competing...

Background: The integration of drone technology into healthcare logistics presents a significant opportunity to enhance the speed, reliability, and efficiency of medical sample transportation. Methods: This paper provides a narrative review of current advancements in drone technology, focusing...

Precision medicine (PM) is an approach to healthcare that customizes treatment and prevention strategies based on individual characteristics such as genetics, environment, and lifestyle. By utilizing detailed data from diverse populations, precision medicine aims to provide accurate and...

The purpose of this study is to identify the factors impacting medical professionals' adoption intention of AI-based innovative medical devices focused on the mediating role of trust. Drawing on the UTAUT model, we examined the mediating effect of trust in the relationships between these factors...

This paper reviews self-powered medical devices integrated with advanced energy harvesting technologies. This article aims to explain the advantages of integrating self-powered medical devices with advanced energy harvesting technologies, outlining the transformation in healthcare system and...

The European Union stepped up its action in the area of health - a shared competence between the EU and its Member States - in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, the EU lacks a joint health policy that recognises health as a public good. This study investigates three areas where there is...

This study introduces a new adoption model for assessing the quality of experience (QoE) of radiologists using AI-based medical imaging technology. While AI has increasingly been used by radiologists for screening, diagnosis, and classification of medical images, previous investigations have...

This paper analyzes the recent economic and innovation trends of the health industries in Poland. The health industries have observed remarkable growth since entering into the EU. While the pharmaceutical industry faces some economic slowdown since 2011, the medtech industry shows substantial...

The development and distribution of medical devices, which are necessary for identifying, treating, and keeping track of a variety of health issues, is heavily dependent on the global supply chain. However, the availability, quality, and price of medical devices can be significantly impacted by...

Despite an increasing recognition of the importance of health for economic growth, there is still a lack of understanding of the role of medical innovation in this process. Specifically, what are the causal effects of medical innovation on economic growth and which non-linearities matter in this...

This paper explores the economic incentives for medical procedure innovation. Using a proprietary dataset on billing code applications for emerging medical procedures, we highlight two mechanisms that could hinder innovation. First, the administrative hurdle of securing permanent, reimbursable...

This paper investigates the potential of new technologies to reduce disparities in the provision of healthcare services. Differences in providers’ skills may cause variation in patient outcomes. The adoption of innovations, like robots, can attenuate this problem if technological gains are...

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic constitutes an extraordinary global public health crisis. It has created a pressing need for intensified global cooperation. The pandemic has from its outset raised issues at the crossroads of public health policy, trade policy and the framework...

The aim of this study is examining Korean In Vitro Diagnostics (hereafter, IVD) companies' catch-up with established medical device companies by analyzing the process of sensing, seizing, and reconfiguration during the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (hereafter, COVID-19) pandemic. The potential...

This paper studies the impact of the first effective medical treatment for an infectious disease -diphtheria antitoxin- on the historical health transition in the United States. Using an instrumental variable for local antitoxin adoption rates and information from approximately 1.6 million death...

User innovation contributes significantly to societal advancement, particularly in developing novel products and services, offering substantial financial potential, and fostering the common good. This is particularly evident in medical science, where it addresses diverse needs and is often...

Health technology assessment (HTA) is a comprehensive and structured evaluation that aims to analyze the potential impacts of health technologies, including medical devices, diagnostic tools, pharmaceuticals, and public health interventions. Its purpose is to provide policymakers with...

HTA or Health Technology Assessment is the procedure for assessing the added value, effectiveness, costs and broader impact of health care interventions including medicines, medical devices and procedures. This factsheets explains the respective EU regulation.