New medtech use evaluation in Germany:
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
A report on German hospital service provision, "Service im Krankenhaus - Quo Vadis?", has been published by the German industry association Spectaris, in association with the Droege & Comp consultancy. The study, previewed at Medica 2004 and launched in January 2005, evaluates hospitals' use of services and products provided by medical technology companies, and assesses outsourcing trends with particular reference to the effects on those companies. Despite the tighter economic climate in Germany, the report says that there is much scope for well-targeted sales growth- and profitability-oriented businesses to thrive. Non-Spectaris members are charged Euros100 ($127) for the report. Details from Harald Hartmann at the Berlin-based association, on tel: +49 30 41 40 21 19; email: [email protected]