Medtech Canada

The MedTech Conference is THE place to be for all things #medtech this Fall! And for the fist time ever it's coming to Canada! Whether your you're a medtech innovator, a clinician or a student - there's something for everyone at North America's pre-eminent medtech-focused conference. Register now to secure your spot at this not to be missed event as the medtech world comes to Toronto!

Some reflections after yesterday’s 6th Value-Based Procuement Conference in Brussels - 1. Strong Benchmarking is required both at baseline and throughout in order to implement a VBP approach 2. Value = both value for $$ but also value to patients. Value-based interventions should at their core advance metrics that matter to patients (less time in hospital, improved outcomes, recovery etc…this is a lesson oft forgotten during procurement focused discussions.(ie. VBP is based on investing in high-value interventions but also disinvestment in low value ones). 3. The European Union is further ahead than Canada in advancing policy frameworks that aim to advance value-based procurement initiatives (not only in health-spending but accross the public sector) (see policy instruments such as Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) framework or 2014 European Union Directive on public procurement) - BUT, the EU is not a panacea - despite policy advancements there remain precious few concrete examples of VBP projects that have been successfully implemented. 4. 2026 represents a major milestone for the United Kingdom as the Houses of Parliament in the UK have set this date for implementation of VBP as a necessary component of tenders for all public contracts (and this was accomplished through a targeted advocacy campaign to key elected officials) - more on this later but there are lessons for Canada. C Medtech Canada Nicole DeKort Mia Spiegelman BSc, RAQC Hans Bax 🔵 Pamela Robertson Amelia (Amy) Swanson Olivier Bourbeau Raj Malik

Great day at Queen’s Park celebrating the Life Sciences industry along with colleagues, Medtech Canada and Life Sciences Ontario. Reinforced the value of a whole of government approach to enabling a vibrant sector to optimize the health, wealth and security of Ontarians. Great strides through a collaborative approach across parties and key stakeholders. #innovation #innovationadoption #virtuouscycle

Thanks to Jessica Thomson and David Jones of Health Canada for recently providing a technical briefing to the medtech community on Bill C-72, the Connected Care for Canadians Act. The webinar introduced Bill C-72, how it is aiming to improve access to health information in Canada and discussed its implications for patient safety and health care outcomes. Medtech innovators are ever increasingly developing digital health solutions, so this webinar was timely and insightful. Our association is also very supportive of increasing access to Canadian health care data to improve patient outcomes and to enhance the ability of medtech industry to support the needs of the Canadian health care system.

We’re already gearing up for next year’s MedTech Conference in San Diego, October 5-8, 2025, where we’ll be celebrating 50 years of medtech innovation. As we reflect on the success of #MTC24, we’re thrilled about what’s to come and can’t wait to welcome you to next year’s event. Mark your calendar for the below dates and keep an eye on our event updates for more information. 1️⃣ 2025 MedTech Innovator applications are open! Apply by January 15th, 2025 2️⃣ #MTC25 Call for Sessions opening early January 2025. 3️⃣ Medtech Campus Floorplan is almost Complete! Check back in January 2025. 4️⃣ Company Presentation Applications open March 2025. https://hubs.ly/Q02ZnqJH0

Most Canadian medtech companies rely on the U.S. market to help enable the growth of their businesses. We strongly urge Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and provincial leaders from across Canada to work with their counterparts in the U.S. to ensure that tariffs aren’t levied on Canadian medical technology products.

Good public policy deserves to be applauded Medtech Canada Canada’s medical technology companies applaud Manitoba’s commitment from Tuesday’s speech from the throne to complete 800 more hip and knee replacement procedures & purchase a mobile magnetic resonance imaging machine to be located in Thompson & serve the north!

Phenomenal news today from our member company Roche Canada and Premier Doug Ford! Kudos to Roche for recognizing the substantial talent and opportunities for investment here, and to the government of Ontario for recognizing the importance of this sector. We're looking forward to seeing the positive impacts of this investment!

In recognition of #DigitalHealthWeek, this issue of Health System News highlights how hospitals are leveraging technology, innovation, and #artificialintelligence to advance care and meet the needs of tomorrow, today: www.oha.com/news #healthcareinnovation #onhealth

Traditional methods of closing surgical wounds requires follow-up care for dressing changes and removal of staples or sutures – putting an extra burden on both hospital staff and patients. #MohawkMedbuy’s patient-focused approach to procurement allows our Member hospitals to choose products like a novel wound closure system that eliminates those issues and leads to hundreds of fewer clinic visits a year. It also allows patients to shower sooner and, ultimately, remove the dressing themselves.   MMC works closely with Canadian hospitals to drive a resilient #HealthCare #SupplyChain centered on delivering the best possible care. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gNr-gQfF