"We play a critical role in managing and moving market share. I think the device sector has not necessarily acknowledged the role of the GPOs, but I think increasingly, as products mature in particular, GPOs play a vital role in helping to drive market share up on behalf of a supplier." — Novation CEO Jody Hatcher |
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"I never get up in the morning and look at stock price and say that it’s a measure of success. There was a long time when the stock was at $3 and that was never a measure of failure, either. When I get up in the morning, the number 1 thing I care about is whether we are creating products that, in the hands of surgeons, are creating better value for patients. At Intuitive, we try to look at that with cold, hard facts." — Novation CEO Jody Hatcher |
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"I look at cost reduction as an ongoing exercise. So guess what? In the next 5 years, there’ll be another 25% target, so this is not going to go away." — Medtronic CEO Omar Ishrak |
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"Doctors used to play a very meaningful role in the advancement of medicine and, while it might sound heretical for me to say this, they’ve been marginalized. If you don’t believe me, then go to your doctor and ask them what they think.." — Strathspey Crown Chairman Robert Grant |
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Read the full interview with Tom Prescott |
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"My experience has been that, basically, innovation can trump a lot of economic headwinds." — Allergan CEO David Pyott |
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"There are a lot of great people at Stryker. I think my exit was an unfortunate and unfair experience. To me it was unfair, unfortunate and personally challenging." — sBioMed CEO and former Stryker CEO Stephen MacMillan |
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"I think democracy requires people to get involved, I believe we have to stay engaged in our democracy. Otherwise it doesn’t survive and other people run off with it." — Masimo CEO Joe Kiani |
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"Innovation starts with a creative spark—but that spark turns into a great invention only if the right conditions are in place. Steady financing and a smart, highly skilled team are critical. The government also plays a critical role in speeding – or slowing – the pace of innovation. Three changes in government policy are essential: a more efficient regulatory system at the FDA, repeal of the medical device tax, and an increased national commitment to research and education." — Senator-Elect Elizabeth Warren |
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Read Sen.-elect Warren’s op-ed |