3D Printing in Healthcare: Scaling and Policy Perspectives

The provided text is an article from 3DPrint.com discussing additive manufacturing (AM) in healthcare. It highlights discussions from the Additive Manufacturing Strategies event, focusing on patient-centric 3D printed solutions for cancer care and the policy landscape surrounding AM in healthcare. The article showcases the Stentra device, a 3D printed oral stent designed to reduce side effects of cancer treatment, while emphasizing the importance of collaboration and partnerships in bringing such products to market. It also addresses the need for certification, advocacy, and reimbursement systems to facilitate the wider adoption of AM technologies in healthcare. The piece further explores the perspectives of industry experts on the current state and future direction of 3D printing in medicine, including bioprinting and point-of-care applications. Finally, the need for effective communication with policy makers is emphasized to promote the benefits and availability of 3D printing technologies.