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SUMMARY:Medical Technology Code Forum: HPCSA Ethical Rules (Webinar 3 of 4)
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to invite you to our next Code Forum on Tuesday\, 09 September 2025. In this session\, Elsabé Klinck will unpack the HPCSA’s Ethical Rules\, Policies\, and Booklets focusing on informed consent\, healthcare options\, and confidentiality as it relates to the medtech sector. \n\nDownload Booklet 04: Seeking Patients’ Informed Consent – The Ethical Considerations\nDownload Booklet 05: Confidentiality – Protecting and Providing Information\n\nThis is a great opportunity to gain practical insights on how these guidelines shape your engagement with healthcare professionals and patients. \nWho Should Attend: \n\nMedtech professionals seeking clarity on ethical engagement with healthcare providers and patients.\nCompliance officers and legal advisors working within the healthcare and medtech sectors.\nMarketing and sales teams interacting with healthcare professionals\, where informed consent and confidentiality are key.\nMedical affairs and regulatory personnel who need to align their practices with HPCSA ethical guidelines.\nSAMED members and Code signatories looking to deepen their understanding of Booklets 04 and 05 and ensure ethical compliance.\n\nCost to Attend: \n\nSAMED Members and Code Signatories – Free of Charge\nNon-SAMED Members and Non-Code Signatories – Please contact alwi@samed.org.za for the cost to attend this event\n\nPlease note: Due to publication restrictions\, we are unable to share the recording of the event and access to Elsabé Klinck’s presentation is limited to SAMED members and Code signatories who attended the session. To ensure that you benefit from this session\, please register and attend the event. \nRegistration \n\nClick Here
URL:https://samed.org.za/event/medical-technology-code-forum-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Code
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250911T100000
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SUMMARY:Market Access Forum
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date – Event Details Coming Soon
URL:https://samed.org.za/event/market-access-forum/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Market Access
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250916T100000
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SUMMARY:Regulatory Forum: Insights and Updates Across the Medtech Regulatory Landscape
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to the next Regulatory Forum where we will provide key updates on the EU MDR and IVDR (TBC)\, newly published guidelines and forms\, and insights from the SAMED Regulatory Committee. \nWho Should Attend? \n\nRegulatory Professionals\nQuality Assurance Professionals\nAnyone involved in managing\, overseeing or ensuring compliant regulatory practices in the organization\n\nAttendance \n\nSAMED Members & Code Signatories: Free of charge.\nNon-Members & Non-Code Signatories: Please contact alwi@samed.org.za for the cost to attend the event.\n\nRegistration \n\nClick Here
URL:https://samed.org.za/event/regulatory-forum-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Regulatory
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250917T100000
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SUMMARY:Project 18C (SAMED & MCA Collaboration): Medtech & Pharmaceutical Compliance Officers' Forum
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to the Medtech and Pharmaceutical Compliance Officers’ Forum on Wednesday\, 17 September 2025\, where we will explore the latest trends\, challenges\, and best practices in compliance risk management within the pharmaceutical and medical technology sectors. The event will feature two crucial topics designed to equip compliance officers with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate evolving risks. \nAI in Compliance Risk Management  (Ash Aggarwal & Carlotta Cosulich\, IQVIA) \nArtificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the compliance landscape\, offering new ways to enhance compliance monitoring\, streamline data analysis\, and reduce human error. However\, the integration of AI also brings with it a set of challenges\, from ethical concerns to regulatory compliance issues. This session will delve into how AI can be leveraged in compliance frameworks\, particularly for the pharmaceutical and medtech industries. Our expert speaker will discuss how AI can help improve compliance monitoring\, while addressing the potential risks\, such as algorithmic bias\, transparency\, and accountability. \nSocial Media Pitfalls and Risk Areas (Elsabé Klinck\, Klinck & Samuels) \nSocial media is an undeniable part of today’s marketing and communication strategies\, but it also presents significant compliance risks. This session will address how pharmaceutical and medtech compliance officers can mitigate the risks associated with social media engagement\, from influencer marketing to sharing medical information. Our expert speaker will provide actionable insights on maintaining compliance\, while ensuring that promotional content and public relations efforts on social media platforms align with legislative and regulatory standards. Key areas of focus will include the prevention of unapproved product promotions and the ethical use of social media in the healthcare space. \nWhy Attend? \n\nGain insights from leading experts on how to integrate AI responsibly within your compliance framework.\nLearn strategies for managing social media risks while maintaining compliance with industry guidelines.\nStay ahead of the curve on emerging compliance challenges in the pharmaceutical and medtech sectors.\n\nAttendance \n\nFree of charge and limited to MCA Members\, SAMED Members and Code Signatories\n\nRegistration \n\nClick Here
URL:https://samed.org.za/event/project-18c-samed-mca-collaboration-compliance-officers-forum/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250918T100000
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SUMMARY:Diversity in Medtech Forum
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date – Event Details Coming Soon
URL:https://samed.org.za/event/diversity-in-medtech-forum/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Diversity in Medtech
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