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Medical device industry lobbies IRS, Congress to dodge health law tax

By Joe Eaton

Device makers lobbying to get out from under tax imposed by health care reform law

Excerpts from this story referencing "medical technology":

"… nnesota and Republican Scott Brown of Massachusetts, launched a new Senate medical technology caucus to increase awareness about issues facing the industry. Both repres …"

"… on the day the new caucus was launched. “Every day in every state small medical technology companies are driving the innovation agenda we need to compete in a global …"

"… veloping innovative products while maintaining patient safety.”The House medical technology caucus was revamped in February. According to the industry newsletter MedC …"

Experts: Safety oversight needed as patient records go digital

By Fred Schulte and Emma Schwartz

With digital transition approaching for many practices, safety and security issues continue to surface

FDA asks hospitals to report safety glitches in digital health systems

By Fred Schulte and Emma Schwartz

In letter to 350 health centers, agency signals growing concern
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Amid digital records surge, a lack of policing by the FDA

By Emma Schwartz and Fred Schulte

Government offers incentives to buy electronic devices it doesn't track for safety

FDA, Obama digital medical records team at odds over safety oversight

By Fred Schulte and Emma Schwartz

Previously undisclosed hospital mixup underscores challenges on road to reform

Filthy surgical instruments: The hidden threat in America's operating rooms

By Joe Eaton

How contaminated medical devices expose patients to infection