Monday, November 18, 2013

Brazilian Healthcare Industry: first semester of 2013

In the first semester of 2013, the Brazilian medical device sector increased 6,5% (compared to the same period of 2012). This is according to Abimed (Brazilian Association of High Technology Equipment, Products and Medical Supplies). This association represents 150 healthcare companies which are responsible for almost 60% of the Brazilian medical device sector.
According to the report, the sales were also increased by 8,6% and the sector was responsible for the creation of 3500 new jobs, both industrial and commercial sector. These numbers are way above national economy average.
The healthcare sector represents 0,6% of Brazil’s GDP, gathers 13 thousand companies responsible for 120 thousand jobs and its revenue was about US$ 9 billion in 2012.

Monday, November 4, 2013

Medtech Companies: Prepare for an Innovation Makeover

A report from PricewaterhouseCoopers’ (PwC) Health Research Institute concludes that Medtech companies must change the way they innovate. In a new economy that rewards better care, innovation is the key if they want to keep adding value to its customer.
The report indicates new alternatives for medtech companies to innovate and become more competitive, outside traditional research and development. The report also shows a survey made with medtech executives, with questions about their innovation activities. PwC analyst suggest a innovation makeover for medtech companies, because customers (either hospitals, accountable care organizations or individual customers) now demand more in financial, convenience and health terms.

Medtech companies must focus more on service and business model innovations that meet new industry demands rather than on incremental product improvements.

Besides, the report suggests three ways for medtech companies to innovate: operate as a “lean startup”, new innovation metrics and get closer to the patient.


References: http://www.mpo-mag.com/contents/view_breaking-news/2013-10-24/report-medtech-firms-must-change-approach-to-innovation/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%253A+MPOBreakingNews+%2528Medical+Product+Outsourcing+Breaking+News%2529