271. Josh Makower on the FDA & AMA Impact on Medtech Innovation & How to Fix It

Episode breakdown:

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Josh Makower and His Impact on MedTech
02:45 How Innovation Happens in Healthcare and Medical Devices
08:08 Why Reimbursement Reform Is Critical for MedTech Startups
08:49 Breaking Down the Complexities of Reimbursement Systems
12:10 How Medical Coding Affects Patient Access to Innovation
14:53 Challenges in Insurance Coverage and Healthcare Payments
17:58 How Regulatory Changes Influence Medical Innovation
20:48 Why Transparency Matters in Healthcare Reimbursement
24:10 Barriers Slowing Adoption of New Medical Technologies
26:48 Understanding the Economics Behind Healthcare Innovation
30:43 How to Create a Predictable Medical Coding Process
30:53 Overcoming Coverage and Insurance Challenges
32:50 The Role of Government in Healthcare Reimbursement Reform
36:13 Why Transparency Is Key to Driving Medical Innovation
37:58 Why Funding Medicare Is Essential for Better Patient Care
40:50 How to Accelerate Coverage for Breakthrough Technologies
42:30 How Coding, Coverage, and Payment Interact in MedTech
48:32 Rapid Fire: Josh Makower’s Insights and Personal Reflections

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