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Final Rule for Unique Medical Device Identifier Could Come Soon

In an article dated June 17th, Health Data Management reported on the status of the implementation of the FDA Unique Device Identifier (UDI). IAMERS continues to respond to the FDA about this pending rule and will soon produce a White Paper addressing points within the rule that could affect IAMERS members.

By |2013-06-20T09:54:38+00:00June 20th, 2013|Business, Government|Comments Off on Final Rule for Unique Medical Device Identifier Could Come Soon

Vitame Vas Do Praha!

This year is IAMERS’ 20 year anniversary. In Prague we’ll be continuing the celebration of our anniversary welcoming our next 20 years. Today we are the only trade association in the world representing vendors of pre-owned medical imaging equipment and services. These past 20 years were filled with marketplace changes and challenges for our members and [...]

By |2013-06-16T20:21:00+00:00June 16th, 2013|Conference, Used Medical Equipment|Comments Off on Vitame Vas Do Praha!

Global Market Regulatory and Competitive Climate Overview for Refurbished/Remanufactured Medical Devices

At least one respected commentator has predicted that the global market for refurbished medical equipment will be worth $8.45 Billion by 2017. This market will include diagnostic imaging equipment, surgical devices, ra diation oncology equipment and biotechnical equipment. While the definitions of 'refurbishing' and 'remanufacturing' are very much the subject of debate, industry players typically concede that these [...]

Know Your Shipping Terms – Similarly Named Shipping Terms Mean Different Things in Different Countries

Many of the shipping terms in a contract for the sale of goods, have special significance under applicable law. The shipping terms assign the parties certain rights and obligations with regard to who will bear the cost of shipping and who must bear the risk of loss. However, important shipping terms mean different things in [...]

By |2013-06-05T13:57:23+00:00June 5th, 2013|Business, Government, Legal Advice|1 Comment

ICD-10 Implementation Analysis Paints A Bleak Picture

On October 1, 2014, the ICD-9 code sets used to report medical diagnoses and inpatient procedures will be replaced by ICD-10 code sets. A June 3rd report by Dan Bowman, FierceHealthIT tells us that many health care facilities are slow to get this change underway. Read the report here.

By |2013-06-04T10:53:27+00:00June 4th, 2013|Business, Government|Comments Off on ICD-10 Implementation Analysis Paints A Bleak Picture

Next Week in Washington

Prepping for a busy few days in Washington next week. We will be meeting with the Senate Small Business Committee, Senator Tammy Baldwin and her staff, David Lee of National Rual Health, Department of Commerce and International Trade Commission, Casper Uldriks, IAMERS’ Capitol Hill Advisor and Attornies for IRS. […]

By |2013-05-17T15:06:58+00:00May 17th, 2013|Government, Medical|Comments Off on Next Week in Washington

IAMERS 20th Annual Meeting Review

On Wednesday, May 1st at the Times Square Crown Plaza in New York City, Diana Upton, President of IAMERS opened the annual meeting at the Welcome Reception proclaiming this the 20th anniversary of the organization’s founding. […]

By |2013-05-13T14:49:38+00:00May 13th, 2013|Conference, Event|Comments Off on IAMERS 20th Annual Meeting Review
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