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. GE Healthcare launches $2B software-development program
GE Healthcare is pouring $2 billion into a 5-year program to boost its software for healthcare systems and applications.
2. Covidien CEO Almeida wants more from emerging markets
Covidien’s doubling down in emerging markets yet again, looking to invest in Brazil, South Africa and Mexico and other high-growth regions in hopes of hitting $2 billion in emerging market revenue "as soon as possible."
1. Medical device tax: AdvaMed reaches wide in urging support for repeal
Medical device industry lobbying group AdvaMed calls on "all healthcare stakeholders" to ensure that the medical device tax doesn’t end up on anyone’s shoulders.
