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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, custom inflatable manufacturer, Landmark Creations, has reallocated their design and production talent to produce three new inflatable medical tents for the rapid deployment of medical services, including pop-up clinics, testing sites, and triage.The new medical tent designs are based on Landmark’s Rehab Tent products which have been widely used […]
These are unprecedented times and we at PaR Systems and OakRiver Technology continue to be inspired by the response of this community in the face of so much change and uncertainty. As providers of manufacturing technology that enables and supports our customers and their workforce, we have spent a lot of time thinking how manufacturers […]
First off, what is digital accessibility? Digital accessibility is the inclusive practice of removing barriers that prevent interaction with websites and apps for people living with disabilities. In a practical sense, it means that websites, apps, and documents must be programmed in a way that provides methods for accessible technology to access this content. Many […]
By: Catherine Hinz, Executive Director & Lisa Juliar, Patient Partner Our patients and their families have been remarkably absent as a major partner in creating safe healthcare. It is not because they don’t want to be included in solutions to safer care. It is simply because we don’t often invite them to be part of […]
It’s no surprise to those of us in the Medical Alley community that our industry is in the nation’s spotlight now more than ever, both from a business outlook and from the consumer’s viewpoint. Breakthroughs in technology and an influx of innovative start-ups are changing the game and our marketing needs to follow suit. Ensuring […]
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (BCBSMN) took a stance in a recent report on health equity in Minnesota, building upon their existing content and calling attention to health inequity in the state. The report calls out the health disparities that exist despite the state’s above average health outcomes. To many, residence in Minnesota […]
By Sarah-Lloyd Stevenson In the Midwest and across the country, state governments are recognizing that telehealth is a viable and affordable option for providing healthcare services to patients and their communities. In recent years, nearly every state has taken a step toward improving the coverage or reimbursement of telehealth. However, policies look very different from […]
The medical device industry has traditionally relied on a combination of bench testing, animal testing, and clinical trials to guide the development and evaluation of medical devices. Indeed, regulatory agencies around the globe have established their approval processes around these three sources of evidence. In the mid to late 2000’s, it became clear that our […]
2019 has not been a banner year for Minnesota’s M&A market. After a half-decade of record-setting activity, the local M&A scene has cooled significantly, with the lowest reported deal volume and dollar values since 2013. According to Pitchbook data, total deal count for Minnesota companies for the first half of 2019 was 35% lower than over […]
By Björn Stansvik, MentorMate Founder & CEO As the presence of connected devices in our daily lives increases, one area that continues to experience tremendous growth is the medical device industry. The Internet of Things (IoT) in the consumer space might make life more convenient, but it doesn’t truly impact our overall health and well-being. […]