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The Proposed 2027 Fee Schedule Takes Direct Aim at the RPM Business Model
Initial discussion surrounding the proposed 2027 Physician Fee Schedule has largely centered on physician reimbursement and digital health…
The Quiet Casualty of the 2027 Fee Schedule: Clinical Staffing Firms
Everyone analyzing the proposed 2027 Physician Fee Schedule is focused on physicians and digital health companies. A reasonable instinct,…
CMS Wants Tech-Enabled Care. CMS Also Wants to Unwind It. Pick One.
On July 14, CMS released its proposed 2027 Physician Fee Schedule, the annual rule that determines how Medicare pays physicians…
5 Things I Heard at a MedTech Founders Summit That I Can't Stop Thinking About
Last week in London, I attended the R&D Partners MedTech Founders Summit. Two panels, one evening and a lot of honesty…
Why Ambient Documentation Is Emerging as Healthcare’s Most Viable AI Use Case
Ambient clinical intelligence (ACI) is gaining traction in healthcare for one simple reason: it addresses a problem clinicians wrestle with every…
Escaping Pilot Purgatory: Healthcare’s GenAI Future Will Be Decided by Deployment, Not Hype
Healthcare has moved past the stage where generative AI can win attention on novelty alone. The market is still crowded with demos, pilots…
Finish Line
For decades, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval was treated as the defining milestone for medical devices and digital…
Authenticity Is Not Dead, But Automation Is Trying Very Hard to Kill It
There is a special kind of irritation that hits when your phone buzzes and you think, just for a moment, that someone needs you. Maybe…
Sustaining America’s Health Innovation Leadership in an Era of Misinformation and Global Competition
For decades, the United States has been the undisputed global leader in healthcare research and innovation. Our academic medical…
Bridging the Gap: Navigating the Total Product Lifecycle for Medical Devices
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the more than 175,000 medical devices that are on the U.S. market today. To enhance the transparency, efficiency, and agility of the agency’s oversight, FDA’s Total Product Life Cycle (TPLC)…
Evaluating the Totality of the Evidence: Why Real-World Data Matters for Medical Devices
The term “totality of evidence” refers to the concept that all available information and evidence related to a particular matter should be considered. A single, or even a few pieces of evidence are not enough…
Beyond the Label: How Drugs and Devices Diverge Across the Product Lifecycle
When it comes to healthcare innovation — new treatments and products that could improve lives, or even lengthen and save them — we often group pharmaceutical developments…
Establishing Credibility: What It Takes to Earn Trust in Real-World Data Studies
Real-World Data (RWD) studies are gaining momentum in the medical device market, backed by the FDA, CMS, and growing industry adoption…
From Traction to Growth: Scaling Your Startup the Right Way
Getting a startup off the ground is tough, but scaling it? That’s where things start to break. Early traction proves demand…
Three Critical Factors that Set Successful Digital Health Companies Apart
Successful digital health companies differentiate themselves through branding, partnerships, and execution. They establish credibility by defining…
Winning Investor Confidence: How Market Research Strengthens Your Pitch And Secures Investment
Investors don’t fund ideas—they fund businesses with data-backed validation, a clear strategy, and realistic growth potential. Market research plays a critical role…
Four Key Barriers That Prevent Healthcare Startups from Scaling (And What To Do About them)
Scaling a healthcare startup is far more challenging than launching one. Unlike consumer tech, where rapid adoption is possible, healthcare startups face…
The Hard Truth About Healthcare Startup Funding (And How to Beat the Odds)
Healthcare startups face significant challenges beyond developing innovative technology. Scaling in this industry requires navigating long sales cycles, complex regulations…
Building Trust and Attracting Investors: Why Thought Leadership Matters For Healthcare Startups
In healthcare, trust and credibility are critical—investors don’t just back products, they back expertise. A well-executed thought leadership strategy…
Scaling Up: Essential Steps for SaaS Startups to Prepare for Their Next Investment Round Before Entering the U.S. Market
Entering the U.S. healthcare market and preparing for the next investment round requires SaaS startups to refine their business models, strengthen…