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China International Medical Device Summit 2011

by Frank Barlin on September 2, 2010 in China Manufacturing, Distribution Opportunities, Editorial, Healthcare Marketing, Medical Devices

This meeting will be held 13-14 January, 2011 at the Swissôtel Beijing Hong Kong Macau Center, Beijing, China. The Chinese market for medical devices is growing rapidly and this meeting will address regulatory issues, distribution and market access in general. For any company wishing to enter this huge, fast growing market this looks like an [...]

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Medtrade And Rehacare – Homecare And Mobility Industry Events

by Frank Barlin on August 31, 2010 in Editorial, Healthcare Marketing, Home Healthcare

It is that time of the year again and for anybody that is interested in homecare and mobility these two events in the United States and Germany will provide an excellent meeting place and information source. Rehacare will be held in Düsseldorf, Germany from October 6 – 9, 2010 and Medtrade will be held in [...]

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Invacare Targeted (And Responds) In Ted Strickland Political Campaign

by Frank Barlin on August 30, 2010 in Editorial, Healthcare Marketing, Home Healthcare

Invacare responded to communications made by Ted Strickland which accuse Invacare and Invacare board member John Kasich of outsourcing jobs to China. Invacare noted that Though difficult, the changes made in 2006 strengthened Invacare and over the past few years, despite the challenging economy, the Company has added approximately 200 associates to its Ohio campus [...]

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UK Mobility Aid Scams Make BBC News

by Frank Barlin on August 25, 2010 in China Manufacturing, Editorial, Healthcare Marketing, Home Healthcare

We all know it happens, but the real question is how to stop it. There are trade associations and consumer groups in the UK that do help, but … Elderly and vulnerable people are being duped into handing over thousands of pounds for overpriced mobility aids by rogue traders. Of course manufacturers also can and [...]

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Handicare Announces Dutch Competition Authority NMa Investigation

by Editor on August 23, 2010 in Healthcare Marketing, Home Healthcare, Press Release

Handicare released this statement today regarding the Dutch competition authority investigation following it’s new relationship with Nordic capital: Announcement on Dutch competition authority NMa investigation Moss, 23 August 2010 – The owners of Handicare signed a sales and purchase agreement with Nordic Capital Fund VII in June. Such an ownership change is subject to customary [...]

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