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In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential in healthcare and medical technology. AI holds the potential to support humans in their daily lives, take care of routine tasks, and advance human knowledge. It has the ability to improve patient outcomes and healthcare systems and assist healthcare professionals in their tasks as it can be present throughout the patient journey.

We engage the discussion with Alexander Olbrechts, Director Digital Health at MedTech Europe, and Edward O'Neill, Director COVID Certification Service and Consultant Medical Adviser Department of Health Northern Ireland.

Join us on a special episode of our podcast as we commemorate six years since the adoption of the Medical Devices Regulation with a conversation featuring Merlin Rietschel, Senior Manager Medical Devices at MedTech Europe.

In this insightful episode, we delve into the realm of Medical Devices Regulation and explore its impact on the industry over the past six years. Merlin Rietschel shares his extensive knowledge and sheds light on the challenges, advancements, and key milestones that have shaped the regulatory landscape.

To discover more, visit www.medtecheurope.org/new-medical-technology-regulations/

In October 2022, MedTech Europe ran its latest survey to gather data from IVD manufacturers on the state of the IVDR regulatory infrastructure. The survey represents an estimated 75% market revenue coverage, and the full report and its annex with visuals of the results may be read here: https://bit.ly/3xWp5Cj

Tanja Valentin, Executive Committee member of MedTech Europe, discusses the challenge of diabetes in Europe, the role that digital solutions play in effective management, and what’s still needed to move toward a more digitally enabled future of diabetes care.

• Jean-Luc Lemercier, Chair of the Cardiovascular Sector Group at MedTech Europe, talks about the EU NCD initiative and the importance of cardiovascular health.

Patrick Boisseau, Director General Industry Strategic Initiatives at MedTech Europe, explains what is the Innovative Health Initiative, the world largest public-private partnership in life sciences, launched together by four European trade associations, including MedTech Europe.