Medical Device Link.

Once associated almost exclusively with imaging modalities, GE Healthcare (Chalfont St. Giles, UK) has grown into one of the largest and broadest-based manufacturers of diagnostics in the world. Now, with yet another multi-billion-dollar acquisition in the works, the company is positioning itself for the coming age of diagnostics. In this issue's cover story, Joseph M. Hogan, president and CEO of GE Healthcare, discusses the growing power of diagnostics, the integrated future of healthcare, and how his company is positioning itself to capitalize on both.

Medicine's Next Stage | Driving Growth through Molecular Imaging

Leading medtech companies continue to build their business strategies around innovative patents.

Keeping Score | The Scorecard in the Wall Street Journal

Established and emerging markets around the world offer significant sales growth potential for medtech manufacturers.

A Latin American Medtech Hub | Strategic Advantages in Latin America

Communication is key for medtech companies looking to partner with regional economic development authorities.

A Cluster in the Making | Tax Credits for Start-ups and Growing Companies | Reaching out to Medtech Manufacturers | Partners in Research and Training

Medical device executives should take steps to protect their companies against potential liability from reprocessed single-use devices.

Medical device companies and their directors face special challenges in managing their financial relationships with physicians.

To ensure the long-term success of a new technology, medtech manufactureres must integrate reimbursement planning into their sales processes.

Sales versus Reimbursement | Reimbursement's Straight and Narrow

A refined sales force compensation structure can more closely align reps' motivations with company goals.