title: Another design input: reimbursement issues.
abstract: In spite of diverse challenges, medical device companies are continuing to design and develop high quality products that significantly benefit patients. They are also succeeding in meeting increasingly stringent regulatory requirements. However, these accomplishments do not guarantee commercial success. The importance of designers considering the needs of purchasers during the design phase is examined.
authors.affiliation: donawa@srd.it
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Donawa
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design / Q000191:economics*; D004864:Equipment and Supplies / Q000191:economics*; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D006801:Humans; D007221:Industry / Q000191:economics; D007349:Insurance, Health, Reimbursement; D014481:United States