Healthcare Providers an Interesting Investment Field, Not Only For Private Equity

April 15, 2013 OneMedPlace Team 0

The landscape of healthcare is changing and whoever is smart will watch closely. With the introduction of Obamacare in 2013, the US stands to see a substantial increase in the number of insured individuals. And because the correlation between time and age has always been positive, Uncle Sam will be attending to millions of North Americans turning 65 yearly, their growing healthcare bill in tow.

MicroRNA: The Diamond in the Rough?

April 15, 2013 OneMedPlace Team 0

MicroRNA’s are very small endogenous, non-coding, oligonucleotides. They are implicated in regulating a broad range of biological processes. These are molecules which are involved in important regulation of biological processes, and the potential of using these molecules as targets for treatment is becoming ever more apparent. With increased interest from big pharma, it is now important to identify a handful of smallcap companies specializing in this field.

SanuWave: A Novel Approach to Diabetic Foot Ulcers, and a $20BN Chronic Wound Market

April 8, 2013 OneMedPlace Team 0

Investors and company executives may be “shocked” to learn that the chronic wound market size is estimated at $20 billion, according to AdvaMed.
Alpharetta, Ga.-based SanuWave (SNWV) looks to reduce that sticker shock. The company is developing potentially game-changing extracorp real shock wave technology for chronic wound care, cardiovascular, neurological and orthopedic conditions: its portfolio of shock wave therapies that sends ‘shockwaves’ through damaged cells, an action that stimulates the healing process.

OneMedRadio: Vijay Aggarwal Part II

April 3, 2013 OneMedPlace Team 0

In Part II of our interview with Vijay Aggarwal, Managing Partner of the Channel Group, we explore trends in the space, reimbursement issues, and the state of equity financing. Dr. Aggarwal also discusses changing investment strategy with regards to evaluating risk factors, a more sophisticated level of proof, and an evolving emphasis on the achieving and maintaining revenue during early financing rounds.

The Briefing Room: Novartis in India, Generic Drugs, Bird Flu, Sleep Apnea

April 1, 2013 OneMedPlace Team 0

In case you missed it, Monday featured a number of interesting developments in the world of healthcare and life sciences. Most notably, a seemingly rare patent defeat may harm Novartis’ bottom line in India, but helps secure a mass population to a popular leukemia drug. India has emerged as a leading market for drug innovation, yet faces a crossroads — as legislation now protects what has become the largest generic drug market in the world. Additionally, we’re interested in some new developments in Chinese bird flu, sleep apnea, and sexual health in adolescents.

So What Happens if Medicare Stops Paying Its Bills?

April 1, 2013 Chelli Miller 0

The “elephant in the room” is the shifting, uncertain complexity of our regulatory and legislative environment. Exactly to that point, on Wednesday, March 27th Dr. Scott Gottlieb, a Forbes contributor focusing on policy, regulation, and public health posted an article entitled “Medicare Has Stopped Paying Bills For Medical Diagnostic Tests. Patients Will Feel”, which instantly caused a collective shiver among some diagnostics-focused investors and advisory groups. Experts shared their views on the Forbes article and its implications with us.

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Meaningful Use, The Affordable Care Act, Sequestration, and Medical Devices

March 11, 2013 Chelli Miller 0

The Healthcare ecosystem in the United States is changing dramatically due to significant regulations and legislation. Though Obamacare gets the most attention for its impact on patient care and healthcare coverage, legislation such as the Meaningful Use Regulations passed in 2009, followed by the passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010, and the most recent Sequestration may have a profound impact on the opportunities for developing medical devices and medical device investors.

RELEASE: Glysure Earns ISO 13485 Certification

March 6, 2013 OneMedPlace Team 0

GlySure Limited, developer of in-hospital continuous blood glucose monitoring systems, today announced that it has achieved ISO 13485 certification, the global standard for the requirements of a quality management system for the design, manufacture and distribution of medical devices. By establishing a quality management system that meets international regulatory and customer requirements, GlySure has set the foundation for its European clinical trials.