Physicians device and digital media adoption are evolving much faster than anticipated, especially when it comes to tablets, according to a May report from healthcare market research firm Manhattan Research.

As providers continue to seek ways to do more with fewer resources, the limited hardware expenses, ease of use and growing confidence in cloud storage continue to make software-as-a-service (SaaS) tools more enticing, according to a May report from market researcher KLAS.

The most recent numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics suggest that engineers working in the manufacture of medical equipment and supplies are enjoying something of a golden age.

BOSTONWhen planning to implement a remote monitoring initiative, organizations should develop a flow that works for their particular clinic, advised Nancy Lee, RN, CCDS, arrhythmia device specialist at the Arrhythmia Center at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, during a presentation May 10 at the 33rd annual scientific sessions of the Heart Rhythm Society.

The Sorin Group launched its full portfolio of pacing, defibrillation and left ventricular leads on May 10 after announcing that it received FDA approval. The announcement came on the heels of FDA approval and product launch for the international medical device companys Paradym RF family of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) and cardiac resynchronization therapy devices (CRT-Ds).

Agfa HealthCare has launched Hydmedia, an electronic content management system for healthcare organizations, to the Canadian market.

Source: ECRI InstituteThe medical device industry enjoys a favorable reputation among a majority of patient groups around the world, although perceptions of its performance in particular areas of activity add up to a mixed bag.

Despite expanding volume, the U.S. market for clinical lab services grew just 1.6 percent in 2011 from the previous year. The culprit behind the drag on business: reductions in reimbursement.