Say hello to MassDevice +3, a bite-sized view of the top three med-tech stories of the day. This feature of MassDevice.com’s coverage highlights our 3 biggest and most influential stories from the day’s news to make sure you’re up to date on the headlines that continue to shape the medical device industry.
3. Covidien reports 19% profit dip and notches a win in J&J patent battle
Covidien beats Wall Street’s Q1 expectations despite a 19% profit dip, and the company touts a patent infringement win against Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Ethicon Endo-Surgery.
2. Report: FDA looks for more women in medtech trials
The FDA implements new procedures to ensure that female patients are adequately represented in post-approval studies of medical devices.
1. Some predictions on how Medicare will release physician payment data
Public debate rages over healthcare transparency after federal regulators announce that they plan to make public information on Medicare payouts to doctors.