Losses Put Pressure on Medical Device Industry to Lower Prices

Last year, hospitals lost more than $1 billion on procedures by using expensive medical devices, such as implants for heart and orthopedic procedures, according to a Premier Inc. survey, a Wall Street Journal report said.

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Another survey by Premier found that 70 percent of hospitals would consider buying cheaper alternatives. Hospitals are putting pressure on medical device companies to lower prices.

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