Smart Vision Raises $6.1M for New Eye Exam Tool

According to a new article via Tech Crunch, “Commercializing a new tool to bring the basic eye exam into the palm of a doctor’s hand could save the eyesight of nearly 1 billion people worldwide.  Smart Vision Labs has just raised $6.1 million in its first major...

How are Medical Devices Classified?

Curious about how medical devices are classified by regulatory agencies?  MedCity News has the most up-to-date information on global regulatory requirements through the FDA, European Health Commission, Health Canada, and more.  According to the article, “The...

ICYMI: How Much Should Cancer Drugs Cost?

The Wall Street Journal has released information on a new tool for calculating cancer drug costs:  “Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York has created an interactive calculator that compares the cost of more than 50 cancer drugs with what the prices...

Hill-Rom Acquires Welch Allyn in $2.05B Deal

According to an article via Modern Healthcare, “Hill-Rom, a Chicago-based medical equipment manufacturer, has announced it will acquire Welch Allyn, a Skaneateles Falls, N.Y.-based manufacturer of diagnostic and patient-monitoring equipment.  The $2.05 billion...