Eucomed MTF 2011: the medical technology renaissance - the pain of rebirth into the value-led age
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
"Evolution not revolution" may be the phrase used by the European Commission to describe forthcoming regulatory changes, but when it comes to technical advances, it is clear that a revolution is needed in how medical technology serves patient needs and in how it can be afforded.
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