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

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

By Joe Eaton

How contaminated medical devices expose patients to infection
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Panel recommends new agency to investigate safety of health information technology

By Kimberly Leonard

Institute of Medicine panel recommends new regulatory body, not FDA

Excerpts from this story referencing "medical technology":

"… ugh any regulatory checks for safety in the way that food, drugs and other medical technology must; most of that oversight is handled by the FDA. But at the moment, no …"

CORRECTED: States pushing efforts to require certification for cleaning medical instruments

By Joe Eaton

States pushing certification requirement for workers who clean surgical instruments

Excerpts from this story referencing "medical technology":

"… Public Integrity investigation published last week documented how advanced medical technology has created intricate medical tools that are difficult to clean and steril …"

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OPINION: GOP Medicare plan means older Americans will pay more

By Wendell Potter

Paul Ryan's medicare plan shifts more costs to older Americans.

Excerpts from this story referencing "medical technology":

"… n to the ever-increasing cost of a stay in the hospital, new drugs and new medical technology, a big reason why premiums keep going up is because those of us who make a …"