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 MedTech02:45 How Innovation Happens in Healthcare and Medical Devices08:08 Why Reimbursement Reform Is Critical for MedTech Startups08:49 Breaking Down the Complexities of Reimbursement Systems12:10 How Medical Coding Affects Patient Access to Innovation14:53 Challenges in Insurance Coverage and Healthcare Payments17:58 How Regulatory Changes Influence Medical Innovation20:48 Why Transparency Matters in Healthcare Reimbursement24:10 Barriers Slowing Adoption of New Medical Technologies26:48 Understanding the Economics Behind Healthcare Innovation30:43 How to Create a Predictable Medical Coding Process30:53 Overcoming Coverage and Insurance Challenges32:50 The Role of Government in Healthcare Reimbursement Reform36:13 Why Transparency Is Key to Driving Medical Innovation37:58 Why Funding Medicare Is Essential for Better Patient Care40:50 How to Accelerate Coverage for Breakthrough Technologies42:30 How Coding, Coverage, and Payment Interact in MedTech48:32 Rapid Fire: Josh Makower’s Insights and Personal ReflectionsMeet me in NYC this May at MD&M East May 20-22! Get a free expo pass and see my keynote on Wednesday May 21st! Click here and use code OMAR25 https://utm.io/uidBRDon’t Let Cybersecurity Risks Delay Your Medical Device Premarket Approval. Check out BlueGoatCyber.comAre you a medtech CEO in need of some marketing help attracting investors, growing sales pipeline, and more? Go to GrowMyMedtech.com to book time for a free analysis.Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.stateofmedtechpodcast.com/Subscribe to our Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGpL_rGt1LQJwinMq_K7gfgFollow The State of MedTech onLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/thestateofmedtechInstagram https://www.instagram.com/stateofmedtech/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@stateofmedtechX https://twitter.com/StateofMedTechFacebook https://www.facebook.com/stateofmedtech/Follow Omar M. Khateeb onLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/okhateeb/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/omar.m.khateeb/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@omarkhateebofficialX https://twitter.com/OmarMKhateebFacebook https://www.facebook.com/OmarMKhateeb/This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or medical advice. The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of State of MedTech LLC. Nothing discussed on this podcast should be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any investment or security. Listeners should conduct their own due diligence and consult with a qualified financial advisor, attorney, or other professional before making any financial or investment decisions.