AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMedical Devices Investment: South Korea is setting up a dedicated investment fund to help “K-medical devices” startups clear funding gaps tied to long trials and regulatory hurdles, with KHIDI accepting bids for the fund-planning study through June 9. Wound Care Innovation: Yenssen Biotech is pitching a drug-free wound healing platform as the global wound care market tops $26B, framing antimicrobial resistance and biologic costs as key drivers. Hospital Cleanliness & Quality: Salem Regional Medical Center earned a CMS five-star cleanliness rating and Becker’s “cleanest hospitals” recognition, based on HCAHPS patient feedback. Maternal Care Workforce Integration: UAMS launched the ADAPT toolkit to help hospitals integrate doulas into perinatal teams, aiming to improve maternal and infant outcomes. Pharma Business Moves: Green Cross Health (NZ) says it’s still in talks over a potential sale of its medical division after reporting a 33% operating profit jump; Ozon Pharmaceuticals approved a quarterly dividend plan. Health Policy & Access: Indiana faces pharmacist shortages as pharmacy closures and rising training costs threaten access, while a new Indiana law is criticized for worsening out-of-network cost disputes. Digital Care: Clinics are expanding virtual healthcare communication tools—secure messaging, telehealth, and remote monitoring—to meet patient expectations and manage demand.
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