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Gus Iversen, Editor in Chief | December 28, 2016
2) Canon acquires Toshiba Medical Systems for $6 billion
After several months of speculation, Toshiba announced in March that it had selected Canon Incorporated as the winning bidder for its prized medical equipment subsidiary, Toshiba Medical Systems.
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The deal, which was estimated at $6 billion, was not without controversy, but as of December it has been completed.
How this deal will impact health care business in 2017 remains to be seen, but in 2016 this story drew considerable attention from our readers as the second hottest topic of the year.
1) The FDA investigates terms related to third-party equipment service and repair
2016 has been a year of uncertainty for the third-party medical equipment industry, as the FDA has taken a renewed interest in evaluating the nature of the work these companies perform.
There is fear that the investigation could lead to new regulations that will hurt small businesses and leave OEMs with a stronger hold on the service and refurb market segments than they already possess. On the side of manufacturers, lobbyist groups and stakeholders have tried to make the case that patient safety is compromised by third-party organizations because there is less oversight of the work they conduct.
This issue will likely remain a topic of tremendous interest into 2017. This year, it was the defining story for HealthCare Business News and our readers.
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