Medicoindustrien
Medicoindustrien is the industry organisation of
companies in Denmark which develop, manufacture, sell or otherwise take an
interest in CE-marked medical devices.
Medicoindustrien was founded on 22 June 2001 by a
merger of DMDA and Kirumed. Today the association has 101 member companies.
Medicoindustrien‘s object is to promote the commercial and political
interests of its member companies.
In Denmark, Medicoindustrien is a consultation partner
to the authorities in questions and matters related to the medical device
industry. Medicoindustrien is an active member of councils and committees
that have influence on the business conditions of the industry.
At the international level, Medicoindustrien is
actively involved in the work of the European industry organisation, EUCOMED,
and cooperates with European and American counterparts.
On our website
www.medicoindustrien.dk
you will find information about the organisation, our activities and the
Danish medical device industry in general.
Strategic business concept
BASIC OBJECTIVES
Medicoindustrien is the trade
organisation for companies in Denmark which develop,
manufacture, sell or otherwise take an interest in CE marked medical
devices.
Medicoindustrien meets the needs of the medical device industry in respect of:
Opinion shaping
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by influencing Danish politicians, authorities, the healthcare sector and other
decision-makers
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with supranational official bodies and agencies — through EUCOMED
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in legislative matters — acts and directives
Communication of information
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regarding enacted laws,
directives, standards and other official requirements and their
interpretation
- in Danish and international healthcare trends and changes in the business conditions of the industry
Exchange of Experience
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among members about issues of common interest
Education and training
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within areas of specific interest to the industry not already offered by others
Public/private sector interaction
- by promoting cooperation between the healthcare service, universities, patients and companies
BASIC COMPETENCIES
In order to meet the need for
opinion shaping, Medicoindustrien
must be able to:
- prepare reliable statistical and analytical material specific to the industry
- build and maintain channels of communication with decision-makers, the press and other stakeholders
- work at influencing prioritised spheres of interest
- interpret and communicate the contents of acts and legal rules
In order to meet current communication
needs, Medicoindustrien must:
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compile, record and communicate in adapted form knowledge specific to the industry,
including estimates of the trend of future developments
In order to cover the need for exchange of experience,
Medicoindustrien must:
- organise meetings and committee work
In order to cover the need for education and training,
Medicoindustrien must:
- define, develop, market and hold courses specific to the industry
In order to cover the need for public/private sector interaction, Medicoindustrien must:
- influence the education system for the benefit of the industry
- build networks between the healthcare service, universities, patient organisations and companies
- facilitate smooth operation of trading between the healthcare service and companies
- engage in promoting collaboration on patient safety
- ensure interaction between companies and health professionals on an ethical basis
POSITIONING BASIS
Medicoindustrien wishes to be recognised in its business environment and society in general as:
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a sound and reliable business partner/sparring partner using a professional approach
- the spokesbody of manufacturers of and dealers in medical devices in Denmark
- a provider of high quality courses specific to the industry
- a key player in the harmonisation of international rules
- a network organisation perceived to provide value for the annual membership fees
BASIC VALUES
Medicoindustrien’s activities, based on high ethical and professional standards, are aimed to ensure
positive and balanced safeguarding the interests of patients, health
professionals, society and the industry.
Contact
MEDICOINDUSTRIEN
Nivaagaard
Gl. Strandvej 16
DK - 2990 Nivå
Denmark
Tel.: +45 4918 4700
Fax: +45 4918 4707
Email:
medico@medicoindustrien.dk
Website: www.medicoindustrien.dk
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