Medical Product Design

Providing digital health for everyone

by Chris Ross Posted Jun 29, 2016 In Medical Product Design

When they hear the term "digital health," many people may only think about expensive devices and services, like Fitbits. While clinics and insurers are using health analytics to improve the patient experience, there are still many with no health insur [...]

Using virtual reality to improve the patient experience

by Chris Ross Posted Jun 27, 2016 In Medical Product Design

Making improvements to the patient experience can greatly benefit the overall treatment outcome. Many clinics are using cutting-edge technology to enhance the level of care. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is partnering with AppliedVR to use

How should digital health apps be rated?

by Chris Ross Posted Jun 24, 2016 In Medical Product Design

No matter the product market, it's important to determine efficacy. A product's ability to meet a desired effect for the target audience needs to be rated, but in a relatively new market those standards are often vague. Is the success or failure of a di [...]

Should medical product design focus on the illness or the patient?

by Chris Ross Posted Jun 09, 2016 In Medical Product Design

Digital health is booming thanks to technological innovation. By using data analytics and mobile technology, medical companies are providing exciting new opportunities for consumers to track their health statistics, consult experts and learn more about their co [...]

Beware of Faltering Design Commitment

by Chris Ross Posted Jun 06, 2016 In Design Strategy, Medical Product Design

In developing a medical device, agreement on a design approach brings with it no guarantee that the product will ultimately appear and function as expected. sometimes subtle viewpoint differences cause the development trajectory to veer slightly from the intended path, putting schedules, budgets and [...]

Expert Interview Series: Diana Procter, President of Management Systems International

by Chris Ross Posted Jun 02, 2016 In Medical Product Design

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The Apple Watch and other consumer-focused health care devices

by Chris Ross Posted May 27, 2016 In Healthcare Trends, Medical Product Design

  Apple CEO Tim Cook recently spoke about a new health-focused watch his company is developing. Appearing at Startup Fest Europe in Amsterdam, Cook predicted that

Meet with MPE (Formerly Mindflow) at CONNECT’s Life Science Innovation Event June 21st

by Chris Ross Posted May 24, 2016 In Medical Product Design

Find MPE's (Formerly Mindflow Design) display table at the Connect with CONNECT innovation showcase and talk to our principals about your next life science innovation. Mix and mingle with San Diego’s innovation A-list; leaders at startups to established companies in the life science and techno [...]

Join MPE (Formerly Mindflow) at the Design Forward San Diego event June 16th

by Chris Ross Posted May 24, 2016 In Medical Product Design

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Why the patient experience is crucial

by Chris Ross Posted May 23, 2016 In Medical Product Design

It's becoming increasingly important to make the patient experience a focal point of the medical product design strategy and health care [...]

Chris Ross to Speak at San Diego Startup Week Conference

by Chris Ross Posted May 17, 2016 In Medical Product Design

On Wednesday, June 15th, Chris Ross will present Medical Device Consumerization is a Powerful New Trend at the annual San Diego Startup Week Conference. There are over 120 events & workshops on the books and here are s [...]

The Quest for the Truth in Medical Product Design

by Chris Ross Posted May 17, 2016 In Design Strategy, Medical Product Design, User Insights & Design Research

Growing up, my parents always told me to tell the truth. And in Boy Scouts, we recited the 12 points of the Scout Law weekly before every meeting. The first point is “Trustworthy.” The idea of truth or being truthful to promote trust is a foundational element for most of us. Being truthful gives [...]

Fitness driving growth in wearable tech

by Chris Ross Posted May 16, 2016 In Medical Product Design

Wearable devices are innovative products that let users access important real-time data, particularly related to their health. A re [...]

How artificial intelligence will streamline patient care

by Chris Ross Posted May 12, 2016 In Medical Product Design

Consumers are using artificial intelligence every day, even if they don't realize it yet. The same technological advancements that let Siri answer questions on the iPhone will also save lives one day, by contributing to

Wearable devices in clinical trials

by Chris Ross Posted Apr 29, 2016 In Medical Product Design

Fitbits, Jawbones and other fitness trackers are useful because they help consumers keep track of how active they've been each day, how well they've been sleeping and how many calories they burn with each workout. Clinical researchers and pharmaceutical [...]