Near-term uncertainty amid long-term opportunity

Article Abstract:

The medical device industry is expected to consolidate and have variable stock results during late 2001 and early 2002 because of few new product approvals, goodwill accounting regulation changes and maturing markets. Revenue gains are expected to average 7% for 2001.

Forecasts and trends

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Healthcare: products & supplies

Article Abstract:

An industry profile and current environment of the healthcare products and supplies industry is given, including key statistics and ratios, industry operations, and trends. A glossary, industry references and a comparative company analysis are presented, also.

United States, Management

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Critical component of the global healthcare industry

Article Abstract:

The medical device industry is analyzed. The most profitable segment is new high technology products while maturity has reached the hospital supply market.

Analysis

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