Carolyn LaWell, Author at ORTHOWORLD

Orthopaedic Investments Not Halted by China’s Challenged Economy

While China's stock market volatility has disrupted global markets and fueled fears of a sliding economy, current events haven't appreciably affected the country's healthcare market and shouldn’t deter medical device investors, according to industry leaders and consultants.

Oct 01, 2015

Success in Orthopaedics Lies in Products that Improve Quality, Decrease Costs

Executive Insights Industry Voices

Price pressure will continue to drive the orthopaedic industry's narrative in coming years as cost containment measures from public and private payors trickle through the healthcare supply chain. Executives at OMTEC 2015 offered key insight on overcoming industry's challenges.

Jul 01, 2015

Business Development Execs Speak on M&A and Innovation

Competitive Landscape Market Drivers

Leaders from Smith & Nephew, Medtronic and Biomet convened for a roundtable focused on acquisition and insight that provides a glimpse of current and future movement in the orthopaedic industry.

Dec 16, 2014

Surgeon Charges Spine Companies to Make These Product Improvements

Industry Voices Surgeon Interviews

Robert S. Bray, Jr., M.D., charged spine companies to make improvements in the following areas.

Sep 23, 2014

Emerging Technologies in Fracture Repair: Meet the Players

Company Updates Competitive Landscape

The fracture repair market stands to remain one of the stronger orthopaedic segments over the next five years based upon its reach across all demographics.

Aug 25, 2014

Emerging Markets Favored Over Europe for Global Expansion

Executive Insights Industry Voices

To better understand the expanding orthopaedic markets, the OMTEC 2014 Keynote CEO Discussion sought perspective on the trends in developed and developing countries. Here are their thoughts.

Jul 25, 2014

Trends in Design and Delivery Call for Greater Conversation

Executive Insights Industry Voices

Orthopaedic device companies that can demonstrate innovation in design and delivery, as well as efficiency in use and cost, will be best-positioned to succeed.

Jun 20, 2014

Investors Focused on Growth-stage Companies vs. New Technologies

Actionable Advice Industry Voices

Large, cash-rich orthopaedic device companies have increasingly opted to acquire companies and product lines that allow for scale over focusing resources on in-house development.

Jun 20, 2014

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