Best Healthcare News Sites to Follow in 2019

It can be a real challenge to keep up with the fast-paced and ever-changing healthcare and MedTech industries. To help you stay current on new technologies, emerging trends, research, and other news that will impact your MedTech business in 2019, here’s a list of the best healthcare news sites.
MD+DI
Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry (MD+DI) is a popular resource for MedTech manufacturers. MD+DI provides information that helps you produce compliant devices that align with current market requirements. MD+DI also reports business news from the MedTech industry, such as new partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, research breakthroughs, and new products.
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Investor’s Business Daily
Want information on a specific company? Visit Investor’s Business Daily, enter keywords or the company’s stock ticker symbol, and you’ll find current stock information and links to news. Although the site is dedicated to helping investors make smart decisions, it also provides marketing and sales teams with a wealth of intel.
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Science Daily
Science Daily is a go-to resource for science news, and it offers a selection of content dedicated to MedTech. Science Daily keeps you informed of the latest discoveries and breakthroughs and, even though it’s a “daily,” this website is updated several times each day to always provide you with the most up-to-date news.
Subscribe to the Science Daily newsletter.
MassDevice
MassDevice posts news from the medical device industry, but also the stories behind the devices and information about innovators in this market. MassDevice also produces the DeviceTalks podcast series, which features interviews with industry leaders.
Sign up for the MassDevice newsletter.
Becker’s Hospital Review
For information on the healthcare industry, trends, and changing regulations, Becker’s Hospital Review is a must-read. Becker’s offers a variety of publications to help you focus on the news you need, including E-Weeklies devoted to top business and legal news, CFO reports, CIO reports, and infection control and clinical quality.
Sign up for Becker’s Hospital Review E-Weeklies.
MedCity News
MedCity News’ mission is to provide information on innovation in healthcare. You’ll not only find breaking news, but also business analysis, policies, and news on the people that are making a difference in the healthcare industry. A portion of MedCity News content is devoted specifically to MedTech.
Sign up for the MedCityNews newsletter.
Journal of Medical Devices
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) produces the Journal of Medical Devices, a quarterly journal including information on new medical devices and instrumentation. The journal also includes devices used in new surgical techniques and in medication delivery.
Subscribe to email alerts on the Journal of Medical Devices’ homepage.
MedicalDesign
MedicalDesign, part of the MachineDesign website and an official publication of the Medical Device Technology Exchange, gives you news on cutting-edge tech and product development. In 2019, MedicalDesign is offering a “Connected Devices Bootcamp” focused on Internet of Things (IoT) applications.
Sign up for the MedicalDesign newsletter on their homepage.
Medical Design Technology
Medical Design Technology, a division of ECN, is a leading resource for medical design engineers, delivering articles covering topics in cardiovascular, diabetes, home health, implantables, neurology, orthopedics, prosthetics, surgical, wearables, and more.
Sign up to receive the Medical Design Technology newsletter or digital magazine.
Medgadget
Medgadget publishes news on MedTech from around the world, including new devices and approvals, research breakthroughs, reports from healthcare conferences, and insights from industry leaders.
Sign up for the Medgaget Newsletter.
FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration offers a variety of resources to MedTech professionals and is the go-to source for regulatory news. The FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDHR) produces CDRH Learn online courses on topics including the safety and effectiveness of medical devices. The FDA also offers access to medical device databases and a schedule of workshops and conferences on medical devices.
Subscribe to receive updates on the Medical Devices Resources page.
Resources From Associations
Healthcare and MedTech industry associations offer a wide range of resources to their members, but even if you haven’t joined, you can still access some of that information. For example:
- AHA Today
Hospital & Health Networks from the American Hospital Association (AHA) published its last issue on Jan. 2, 2019, but you’ll be able to continue to benefit from insights and content from AHA through AHA Today. The new publication promises news, best practices, thought leadership, special reports, and more. - AdvaMed
The Advanced Medical Technology Association provides information and insights on regulation clinical and nonclinical studies, as well as MedTech news. - Medical Device Manufacturers Association
The MDMA advocates to improve patient care through innovative medical device technology and shares the latest news on legislation and FDA regulations. - MITA
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance, a division of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), has a newsroom on its website that includes updates from MITA, industry news, MITA statements, and articles.
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