08-Sep-17 The Chinese FDA has announced changes to medical device classifications, introducing a new new three-level structure with more detailed examples, and reducing the risk level of 40 different categories. The changes are set to go into effect in Aug-18. [image: Mass Device]

07-Sep-17 The Shanghai government has ordered the closure of a top maternity hospital saying that it was illegally built on land owned by the armed forces. The  Shanghai Redleaf International Women’s & Children’s Hospital was founded by Canadian investors. [image: Hong Kong Free Press]

07-Sep-17 Voting 222-7, the Philippines House of Representatives approved the bill providing universal healthcare for all Filipinos. Under the bill, inpatient and outpatient health services will be made available at zero co-payment, for those who opt for basic accommodation. [image: EPA / Manila Bulletin]

07-Sep-17 Implanted medical devices that are Internet-connected present new safety challenges. A recent global recall of pacemakers has sparked new fears about hacked medical devices, a need for a device registry and clear accountability laws in Australia. [image: Korawig Boonsua / Shutterstock]

04-Sep-17 In 2017 Korea granted 1,560 medical institutions licenses to treat foreign patients, nearly half the 2,840 in 2016. 1,515 institutions did not seek a license because they failed to meet new strengthened safety requirements. [image: IMTJ]