Health care workshops deliver information on current issues

Three workshops are being offered by MedTech Association to highlight important trends in health care. The events are being offered online, on May 13, June 2 and June 17. These sessions are designed to foster collaboration between participants, as well as business development. Leading voices from the industry will be leading these sessions.

Cannabis in New York: It’s Not Just About Recreational Use
May 13, 2021
Opportunities and challenges for New York’s bio/med industry have resulted from recent changes to the cannabis laws. New conditions include an expansion in the list of conditions treated by medical marijuana, an increase the number of caregivers for each patient and a permit system to allow cultivation of medical cannabis at home. National restrictions remain the same, which complicate cannabis regulation. MedTech Association and Barclay Damon will explore the new regulatory scheme, examine the implications for companies and provide a view into the future of cannabis medical applications. The session will also include industry leaders in the cannabis investment field.

Remote Health Care in the Post-Covid World
June 2, 2021
Patients and caregivers are interacting in new ways as remote health care and patient monitoring continues to expand. Patient and provider acceptance, expanded reimbursement and care innovations have combined to change the way caregivers and patients interact. MedTech member HillRom, one of the presenters for this session, is developing new ways for remote care. Providers and payors are seeing ways to lower costs while increasing the wellbeing of patients. Learn from leading innovators, providers and insurers about telemedicine.

The Future of Diagnostics
June 17, 2021
Patient care changes are being driven by innovation in diagnostics. Identifying diseases quickly and accurately is becoming more important to improving health outcomes and the lives of patients. MedTech member Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, a world leader in diagnostic solutions, will be featured in this session. Hear the story of Ortho’s life-impacting advances that have improved lab performance, lowered costs and enhanced clinical outcomes.

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