Boston MedTech Advisors
Update

July 2008

Greetings from Boston MedTech Advisors
 
A number of exciting new developments at Boston MedTech Advisors will enable us to expand and enhance the programs and services we offer:
  • We are pleased to introduce two new members of the Boston MedTech Advisors team - Yossi Elaz and Dr. Michael Imhoff, two industry veterans with extensive experience working for and with some of the world leaders in the medical device industry. Read more.
  • Boston MedTech Advisors Europe has been organized to better assist European companies and those looking to expand their business in Europe. Read more at right..
  • Leveraging our home location in Massachusetts, we have joined the MassMEDIC organization, Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council. Through MassMEDIC, we will pursue collaborative initiatives with the life science industry in New England, actively participating and contributing our expertise to the MassMEDIC programs.
Our recent expansion 
We are pleased to introduce two new members of the Boston MedTech Advisors team - Yossi Elaz and Dr. Michael Imhoff, two industry veterans with extensive experience working for and with some of the world leaders in the medical device industry.

Yossi Elaz
, past Vice President at Siemens Medical Systems, Inc., and most recently Vice President, Patient Monitoring & IT and a member of Draeger Medical's Global Management Team, overseeing R&D, Product Management, Engineering, Operations and Business Development activities. Over the years, Yossi has developed a large number of clinical partnerships with many world leading medical institutions and opinion leaders and has been involved in the clinical, technical and business evaluation of numerous medical devices and technologies. 

Michael Imhoff, MD, PhD
, board certified in surgery and intensive care medicine, with over 15 years of clinical experience and strategic consulting for leading global medical technology companies, focusing on technologies and clinical applications for the ICU, CCU, OR and ED. Dr. Imhoff's research covering trauma surgery, intensive care medicine, patient monitoring, clinical data management and artificial intelligence in medicine and health economics has appeared in over 300 publications and scientific presentations. Dr. Imhoff continues to lecture in medical informatics. He is a member of the editorial boards of the Journal of Critical Care and of Care of the Critically Ill, and a reviewer for several international journals.

For additional information describing our team, please see our web site.
Mid-year reflection
At the mid-year point, we reflect on some of the services we deliver on a daily basis to our clients and portfolio companies, as well as the accomplishments by these companies and many of the great entrepreneurs we work with in the U.S., Europe and Israel. Read more.

Boston MedTech Advisors handles diverse issues on behalf of companies ranging from the very young to those that are already selling their products and achieving sustainable profitability, but seeking continued growth. From regulatory and clinical trial activities, reimbursement, market strategy and business development to a host of other issues faced by growing medical device companies, our clients turn to Boston MedTech Advisors to help navigate the marketplace.

We develop optimal strategies and working plans for our client companies and help them fulfill their goals and objectives. We offer expertise, experience, commitment and uncompromised ethics. Our reward is the relationship we forge with our client companies and the opportunity to share in their success. We are thankful to all those who trust us, and wish all our friends a safe and enjoyable summer.
BMTA contributes to clients' successes 
 
Reflecting back, we note our recent contributions in many areas critical to the success of our portfolio companies:
  • With the help and guidance of BMTA, a number of client companies have successfully completed new rounds of financing, in spite of continuing challenges faced by early and mid-stage companies. Read more.
  • Our regulatory services have led to FDA approvals for new technologies, helping companies to leverage such milestones to support additional financing, launch new products, improve competitive market position or enable additional clinical studies. Read more.
  • BMTA Clinical Studies Services group has managed or assisted in the design and conduct of studies intended to collect data in support of regulatory filings or to evaluate market acceptance of new technologies. Read more.
  • We conducted market research, "Voice of the Customer" assessments and competitive analyses to help in the development of optimal market entry and scale-up strategies for new products and services. Read more.
  • BMTA has expanded its activities in the area of reimbursement - a primary concern for almost every new technology. Our services include researching, advising and supporting the development of coverage policies, new codes and rationale for higher payments. Read more.
  • Leveraging our understanding and familiarity with the healthcare industry, we supported business development activities, including identification and assessment of new technologies, development of strategies towards marketing and/or financial partnerships, creation of the right messages and effective presentations. Read more.
About Boston MedTech Advisors

Boston MedTech Advisors assists medical technology companies and healthcare organizations in advancing their business by providing:

  • Market analysis and business strategy
  • Business development
  • Regulatory affairs and clinical trials management
  • Reimbursement and contracting strategies
  • Financing support

Boston MedTech Advisors provides practical business services to:

  • Established and growing medical technology companies
  • Healthcare providers
  • Universities
  • Young organizations and entrepreneurs
  • Private and institutional investors

To learn more about our organization and services, please visit our web site at www.bmtadvisors. com or call us at 781.407.0900.

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Boston MedTech Advisors Europe

Boston MedTech Advisors Europe, GmbH, has been recently incorporated in Dortmund, Germany, with operations directed by Dr. Michael Imhoff.

The office in Germany enables BMTA to better serve companies based in Europe and assist non-European companies to assess the European markets, launch and expand their sales and market positions or seek business relationships with local players.
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