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The challenges facing the healthcare system are no longer limited to regional or national boundaries. How do we want to avoid the pitfalls of pandemics, shortages of skilled workers and demographic change and ensure adequate and comprehensive healthcare in the future? Possible answers to these and other health questions of our time were discussed by a wide range of experts at MEDICA 2022!

Discover exhibitors and products around healthcare politics and market:

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From MEDICA 2022

Video report

In the name of hygiene and safety: modern hospital equipment

In addition to the obvious medical care of patients, infection prevention in hospitals is also a major topic. Which devices are essential in the fight against bacteria, pathogens and co. and what actually happens to potentially contaminated medical waste?

Highlight video tour

Home for medical technology – Highlight tour at the joint stand of NRW

North Rhine-Westphalia offers good conditions as a location for medical technology companies. We spoke to Refined Laser Systems GmbH, United Robotics Group GmbH and weLLgo Medical Products GmbH during our tour of the NRW joint stand in Hall 3 / C80.

Highlight video tour

Together for the newest technology – Highlight tour at the Fraunhofer joint stand

Several Fraunhofer institutes present their latest technology in the field of medical technology and health at MEDICA 2022. Automation processes, polymers and digital networking are just some of the topics to be found at the stand. We talked to some of the institutes during our highlight tour.

Video aus den Hallen

Es gibt viel zu sehen im "Länd"

Auf dem Gemeinschaftsstand von Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland, gibt es viel zu sehen. Aus dem "Länd" kommen zum Beispiel medizinische Implantate auf Textilbasis oder Therapie- und Behandlungsliegen. Aber am besten, Sie kommen und sehen selbst!

MEDICA CONNECTED HEALTHCARE FORUM

Hall 12, Stand 12E37

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The 9th MEDICA CONNECTED HEALTHCARE FORUM connected health innovators, tech entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts. It was once again the global hotspot for the latest tech and innovations that drive digital health transformation. More than 120 speakers presented and discussed breakthrough innovation and best practice growth journeys at the MEDICA CONNECTED HEALTHCARE FORUM in keynotes, tech talks and pitch sessions.

You could learn more about health care at the MCHF sessions on Wednesday, 16 November:

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Guilherme Cordeiro

Analytix
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Sebastian Zilch

German Federal Health Ministry
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Sandra Ferretti

Obelis Group
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Dr. Christian Sigl

Capsitec
Here you can find all information about the MCHF

From the editorial team of MEDICA-tradefair.com

Topic of the Month
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Digital HR management – Help against skilled worker shortage

Qualified staff is the most valuable resource in the healthcare sector. But this resource is threatened because it is under extreme strain – not only since the Corona pandemic but for many years already.
Get to know more about digital HR management in our Topic of the Month

Interview with Prof. David Matusiewicz

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Fostering digital health competency skills with continuing education

Digital health solutions play an increasingly important role among physicians and healthcare professionals, which means they must gain the relevant competency skills to succeed in this area. The digital transformation of the healthcare sector has opened many new opportunities that are now permeating the work of medical professionals.

MEDICA TECH FORUM

MEDICA TECH FORUM

What is keeping the industry busy? What is the situation on foreign markets and how is digitalization actually progressing? These are just a few of the questions addressed by this year's MEDICA TECH FORUM. Markus Kuhlmann, Head of the Medical Technology Association at SPECTARIS, and Melanie Gebel, Event Manager at MedicalMountains, told us their highlights.

Hall 9, Stand 09D05

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For the 13th time the MEDICA TECH FORUM took place at MEDICA 2022 trade fair in Düsseldorf. Experts from the healthcare market were presenting current, relevant topics from economy, technology, science and politics relating to medical technology. Our industry association partners  explored with you the German and international market environment as well as the implementation of modern procedures and methods in clinical practice.

On these days, you could learn more about health policy and care at the MTF:

Here you will find all the information about MTF!

Video-on-demand

MTF: EIC backing deeptech innovative entrepreneurs – The Accelerator Vision, Achievements and Opportunities

Video-on-demand

MTF: Overview of medtech reimbursement in Germany: in-patient and out-patient sector pathways

From the editorial team of MEDICA-tradefair.com

Interview with Professor Ralf von Baer

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Health Equity: How digitalization can promote global health access

While developed countries tend to have a surplus of doctors and medical professionals, people with medical problems in low-income countries must often travel hundreds of miles before they find access to health services.

Interview with Christian Klose
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"The digital transformation has only just begun"

The coronavirus pandemic has forced us to rethink the healthcare system: It gave way to contactless services over the phone or the internet. Why would we not continue to take advantage of this once the crisis will be over?
Find out how Corona has accelerated digitization in the interview

MEDICA HEALTH IT FORUM

Base for digital healthcare

The MEDICA HEALTH IT FORUM defines the future of digital healthcare. Dr. Kurt Becker from the APOLLON University of Health Sciences, greatly appreciates participating in the forum. Why? He reveals this in the video.

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Hall 12, Stand 12E19

The MEDICA HEALTH IT FORUM was once again your platform for innovations. Top speakers and protagonists of the scene reflected on the path towards hybrid healthcare for you in high-level sessions. In addition, you could find topic-related exhibits from universities and research institutions in the adjoining exhibition area, given you a comprehensive and tangible picture of data-driven medicine.

In 2022, there were the following presentations on health care at MHIF:

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Franziska Beckebans

SBK Siemens-Betriebskrankenkasse, Customer management and supply

Gender-sensitive medicine
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Julian Kley

Avi Medical, Founder & CEO
Hybrid care models
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Philipp Tessin

AGAPLESION BETHESDA KRANKENHAUS WUPPERTAL gGmbH, Nursing Director

New work & occupational health
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Dr. Falk Sommer

Co-Founder & CEO Greentec Dialysis
Green hospitals

Video-on-demand

Green hospitals

From the editorial team of MEDICA-tradefair.com

Interview with Dr. Kristin Hünninghaus
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Climate Change: "Meat Should be Reserved for Special Occasions"

Rethinking our diet and food choices and using technology can make a lasting difference on the health of people and our planet.
Read the interview to find out how a more sustainable diet could positively influence our healthcare system

Interview Erik Deitersen
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Successful strategies to enter the medical market in Africa

There are many factors to consider when you plan to enter the medical market in another country. Every country requires different market entry strategies – and countries in Africa are no exception.
In our interview Erik Deitersen talks about Africa’s current medical market setup