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Reimbursement Through the Eyes of CMS

Written by Thomas Scully, former administrator of CMS
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This blog by Thomas Scully, former administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), discusses the organization’s structure and if focused ultrasound should be covered.
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Evidence Development for Medical Devices

Written by Jill Hagenkord, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Optum Genomics
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This blog outlines the evidence and the evidence narrative needed to achieve widespread clinical adoption and reimbursement coverage for new medical devices from a private insurer’s perspective. 
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Why It Takes So Long to Develop a Medical Technology (Part 13)

Written by Mark Carol, MD
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Financial Challenges – In this thirteenth blog in the series, Mark Carol, MD, a senior consultant at the Foundation, addresses the pitfalls that new companies face in securing funding. He discusses the different stages of raising capital and how the timing and terms are crucial to a company’s success.
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Why It Takes So Long to Develop a Medical Technology (Part 12)

Written by Mark Carol, MD
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Cybersecurity – In this twelfth blog in the series, Mark Carol, MD, a senior consultant at the Foundation, addresses the increasing concerns about medical devices in a connected world. He discusses steps the FDA has taken to mitigate cybersecurity issues and how manufacturers and hospitals can avoid a data breach.
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Why It Takes So Long to Develop a Medical Technology (Part 11) What is ARPA-H? How Will it Fund Focused Ultrasound Research? Why It Takes So Long to Develop a Medical Technology (Part 10) The Road to Diversity and Clinical Trials Affordability and Access: The Barriers to Noninvasive Therapies for Women