In the newest episode of AbbottTalks, Ryan Lakin, Divisional Vice President of Digital Solutions, Medical Devices at Abbott, delves deep into the transformative role of digital health solutions in the medical device landscape and emphasizes Abbott's commitment to not just treating the sick but also empowering individuals to maintain optimal health.

Lakin shares insights into how Abbott's innovative technologies, like the FreeStyle Libre 2 glucose monitoring system and Lingo, are reshaping patient care by offering real-time data and insights. This proactive approach allows patients to understand their body's reactions to various stimuli, leading to more informed health decisions.

Lakin also touches on the challenges of integrating digital tools into healthcare, highlighting the need for evidence-based solutions that genuinely add value. He underscores the importance of simplifying patient pathways, reducing healthcare worker burdens, and enhancing overall patient experiences. As Abbott continues to pioneer in this realm, Lakin speaks to a future where medical devices play a more holistic role in patient care, from prevention to intervention. Listen today to hear more on how Abbott is shaping the future of digital health.

Thank you to GlobalMed-MDI for sponsoring this episode. To learn more about how GlobalMed-MDI works with medical device companies, visit www.moldeddevices.com.

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Ryan Lakin dives into Abbott's pioneering role in digital health and patient engagement

In this episode of AbbottTalks, Sandra Lesenfants, SVP of Abbott’s structural heart business, discusses the latest advancements in structural heart care, focusing on Abbott's transformative TriClip device for tricuspid regurgitation.

Lesenfants highlights Abbott’s commitment to patient-centered innovation, emphasizing the importance of creating solutions that meet patients’ needs through safe and effective technologies. She also shares Abbott’s approach to expanding access to minimally invasive therapies, particularly in underserved populations worldwide, and the role of physician partnerships in advancing structural heart interventions.

Lastly, Lesenfants underscores the company’s efforts to increase diversity in clinical trials, noting the importance of intentional inclusivity across gender and ethnicity to better serve diverse patient populations.

Thank you to Confluent Medical Technologies for sponsoring this episode of AbbottTalks. For more information on how Confluent Medical works with medical device companies, visit https://confluentmedical.com/.

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Abbott’s Lesenfants shares TriClip progress, patient-centered innovation & clinical trial diversity

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Ryan Lakin dives into Abbott's pioneering role in digital health and patient engagement

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