German medical technology aids: competition for large contracts opened up:
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
The much-criticised provision of Germany's April 1 health financing reform/increased competition law on the tendering for medtech aids contracts was one of the key themes at industry association BVMed's May 23 conference on general medtech industry matters. Contracts over the value of Euro211, 000 ($290,000) must be opened up to competition in wider Europe, delegates at the Konigswinter session heard. Meeting moderator Michael Banz (of Paul Hartmann AG) renewed the plea that contracts that needed a high degree of customer service/follow-up be awarded to local providers.
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