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SUMMARY:MedDevReg AfriSummit\, Cairo - Egypt
DESCRIPTION:SAMED is a proud AfriSummit 2025 association partner. \nAfriSummit fosters collaboration to improve Medical Device regulations for the health of all Africans. As a premier platform for knowledge exchange and thought leadership in Regulatory Affairs\, it connects industry specialists\, policymakers\, and regulatory authorities. \nMedDevReg AfriSummit will spotlight critical medical device and IVD regulations\, leveraging case studies\, interactive presentations\, and engaging discussions. Attendees will gain valuable insights into tailored regulatory strategies for product placement across diverse African markets. Don’t miss this opportunity to navigate the evolving landscape of medical device regulation and drive impactful change across the continent.  Read more and register …
URL:https://samed.org.za/event/meddevreg-afrisummit-cairo-egypt/
CATEGORIES:Regulatory
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251104T100000
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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-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Diversity in Medtech
ORGANIZER;CN="SAMED":MAILTO:communication@samed.org.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251106T100000
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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-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Market Access
ORGANIZER;CN="SAMED":MAILTO:communication@samed.org.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251112T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251112T120000
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SUMMARY:Medical Technology Code Forum: HPCSA Ethical Rules (Webinar 4 of 4)
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to invite you to our next Code Forum on Wednesday\, 12 November 2025. In this final session in the series of webinars on the HPCSA’s Ethical Rules\, Policies and Booklets\, Elsabé Klinck will focus on fees (e.g. global fees)\, marketing\, sales and promotion of devices and services as it relates to the medtech sector. \nThis is a great opportunity to gain practical insights on how these guidelines shape your engagement with healthcare professionals and patients. \nHPCSA Guidelines for this Event \n\nBooklet 09 Guidelines on the keeping of patient health records\nBooklet 11 Guidelines on overservicing\, perverse incentives and related matters\nBooklet 19 Guidelines for HCP on matters relating to ethical billing practices\nBusiness Practices Policy\n\nWho Should Attend \n\nSAMED members and Code signatories looking to deepen their understanding of the HPCSA’s Ethical Rules.\nCompliance officers and legal advisors working within the healthcare and medtech sectors.\nMarketing and sales teams interacting with healthcare professionals.\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\nRegistration \n\nClick here to register for the 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 the session\, please register and attend the event.
URL:https://samed.org.za/event/compliance-forum/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Code,Compliance
ORGANIZER;CN="SAMED":MAILTO:communication@samed.org.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251113T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251113T110000
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SUMMARY:Captains of Industry
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date – Event Details Coming Soon
URL:https://samed.org.za/event/captains-of-industry/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Captains of Industry
ORGANIZER;CN="SAMED":MAILTO:communication@samed.org.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251118T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260516T092555
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SUMMARY:Regulatory Forum: AI and Medtech - Navigating Change\, Trends\, and Readiness in Regulation.
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming SAMED Regulatory Forum\, where we will focus on AI and Medtech – Navigating Change\, Trends\, and Readiness in Regulation. \nArtificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how regulatory\, quality\, and compliance teams in the medtech sector operate. This session\, facilitated by Vicore Health\, a tech-enabled pharmaceutical and regulatory consultancy actively leveraging AI within its own workflows\, will explore how these advances are influencing both organizational structures and individual roles in regulatory affairs. \nKey Themes \n\nIndustry and Regulatory Trends: How global frameworks (EU AI Act\, FDA pilots) and SAHPRA’s digital transformation are redefining medtech regulation.\nOrganizational Impact: How AI can streamline submissions\, strengthen vigilance and audit readiness\, and drive smarter decision-making while managing governance and data integrity.\nPersonal Impact: Adapting to new ways of working\, overcoming “AI anxiety” and building practical confidence to lead responsibly through technological change.\n\nWho Should Attend \nWhether you are a regulatory professional\, quality manager or compliance officer\, this session will help you understand where AI adds measurable value\, what risks to manage and how to start building AI-ready teams and systems for the next era of medtech regulation. \nCost to Attend \n\nSAMED Ordinary & Associate Members: Free of Charge.\nNon-SAMED Members: Please contact alwi@samed.org.za for the cost to attend the event.\n\nRegistration \n\nClick here to register for the event
URL:https://samed.org.za/event/regulatory-forum/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Regulatory
ORGANIZER;CN="SAMED":MAILTO:communication@samed.org.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251120T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251120T110000
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SUMMARY:Market Access Forum
DESCRIPTION:Dear SAMED Member\, \nYou’re invited to join SAMED’s upcoming Market Access Forum\, where Elsabé Klinck will unpack the Medical Scheme Legislative Landscape and Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs). \nElsabé will provide an insightful analysis of how these frameworks shape market access\, reimbursement mechanisms\, and stakeholder engagement across South Africa’s healthcare system\, helping members navigate the evolving medtech funding environment with greater clarity and confidence. \nDate: Thursday\, 20 November 2025\nTime: 09:00 – 11:00\nPlatform: Microsoft Teams \nRegister: Click Here \nWhat to Expect: \n\nOverview of the Medical Schemes Act and the role of the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS)\nUnderstanding PMBs: their purpose\, coverage\, and limitations\nUpdates on the ongoing PMB review process and implications for medtech\nReimbursement mechanisms\, pricing policies\, and device funding challenges\nBroader policy linkages\, including NHI alignment and CMS circulars\n\nWho Should Attend:  \nMarket Access Specialists\, Regulatory Leads\, Executives\, and Sales Reps\, seeking practical updates on the funding and reimbursement landscape. \nThis forum is part of SAMED’s commitment to supporting members with the practical knowledge needed to thrive in complex healthcare environments. \nWe look forward to your participation in this critical industry dialogue.
URL:https://samed.org.za/event/nhi-forum-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Market Access
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251128T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251128T130000
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SUMMARY:Claims Data Masterclass on Unlocking Value Beyond Market Intelligence Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Claims Data Masterclass: Unlocking Value Beyond Market Intelligence \nYou are invited to an exclusive interactive half-day virtual workshop presented by Quantium Health\, designed exclusively for SAMED members who want to unlock the full potential of healthcare claims data across the medtech product lifecycle. \nDate: Friday\, 28 November 2025\nTime: 09:00 – 13:00\nFormat: Virtual (link to be provided upon registration)\nFacilitator: Saima Kadhila-Amoomo\, Lead Consultant\, Quantium Health \nRegistration: Click Here \nAbout the Workshop \nIn a rapidly evolving healthcare environment\, data-driven insights have become essential for effective decision-making and strategic growth. \nThis masterclass will take participants beyond basic market intelligence to explore how claims data can be applied to: \n\nAssess clinical outcomes and demonstrate product value\nStrengthen reimbursement and funding strategies\nSupport market access and growth optimisation\nInform competitive positioning and geographic targeting\n\nThe session combines theory with hands-on exercises\, allowing participants to engage directly with real-world data and frameworks used by leading global medtech companies. \nWho should attend? \n\nMarketing Managers\nProduct Managers\nSales Managers\nSales Reps\nMarket Access\nExecutives\n\nWhy You Should Attend \nThis workshop offers a unique opportunity for SAMED members\, regardless of data literacy level\, to gain: \n\nPractical\, immediately applicable skills in interpreting and leveraging healthcare claims data\nAccess to proven methodologies refined through Quantium’s international MedTech experience\nA competitive edge in data-driven decision-making\, enabling more robust value propositions and market strategies\n\nPost-Workshop Support \nParticipants will also benefit from tailored follow-up sessions to ensure continued value: \n\nCustom sessions and demos: One-on-one consultations with the Quantium team using your organisation’s own data (2020–2021).\nImplementation check-in: A 30-day follow-up to support integration of workshop learnings into your business processes\n\nLimited Capacity – Reserve Your Spot \nAttendance is limited to 50 participants to ensure a highly interactive experience. Early registration is encouraged. The session will not be recorded. \nTo secure your seat\, please confirm your participation register by Clicking Here no later than Friday\, 21 November 2025.
URL:https://samed.org.za/event/claims-data-masterclass-on-unlocking-value-beyond-market-intelligence-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Market Access
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