" MDREX at KIMES 2025 : Attending the 40th Korea International Medical
& Hospital Equipment Exhibition and Key Seminars "

 

 

MDREX visited the Korea International Medical & Hospital Equipment Exhibition (KIMES 2025),
held at COEX, Seoul, from March 20 to 23, 2025, to explore the latest trends in medical devices and
engage in networking with industry professionals.  

 

 

KIMES is a premier exhibition where domestic and international medical device industry leaders
gather to showcase innovative technologies and products.
Through this visit, MDREX gained valuable insights into market trends and
strengthened collaboration with its clients and partners.

 

 

During the exhibition, MDREX engaged with medical device manufacturers, distributors,
and research institutions to explore cutting-edge products and technologies
while discussing the evolving landscape of the digital health and medical device markets.  

 

 

A key focus was placed on AI-powered medical solutions, telemedicine devices,
and smart healthcare systems. By gaining deeper insights into these innovations,
MDREX aims to provide clients with practical market entry strategiestailored
to the latest industry advancements.  

 

 

In addition to networking with various companies,
MDREX’s team attended key seminars during KIMES to stay updated on market trends and
regulatory changes.  

 

 

Health Insurance Policy Seminar  

March 20, 2025

15:00 - 17:00

Hosted by: Korea Medical Devices Industry Association (KMDIA)
Insurance Committee  

 

Topics Covered:  
- Introduction to the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s project on restructuring tertiary hospitals  
- Overview of updates to reimbursement guidelines
by the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA)  
- Introduction to the reimbursement registration process for medical materials by HIRA  

 

 

This seminar provided insights into recent amendments in the health insurance system and reimbursement procedures for medical devices.
Based on this, MDREX will enhance its support for medical device companies
in optimizing their insurance coverage strategies.

 

 

Medical Device Policy Briefing by MFDS

March 20, 2025

14:00 - 17:30

Hosted by: Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS)

 

Topics Covered:  
- Key policies and initiatives for 2025  
- Policy directions and major plans for in vitro diagnostics (IVD) and innovative medical devices  
- Updates on GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) policy improvements  
- Post-market surveillance system for medical devices in 2025  
- Implementation plans for the Digital Medical Products Act  
- Updates on regulatory policies for medical device approvals  
- Key directions for the medical device review process  

 

 

MDREX closely reviewed changes in regulatory policies and approval processes to ensure
its clients are well-prepared for seamless market entry.  

 

 

Understanding Medical Procedure and Medical Material Reimbursement

March 21, 2025

10:00 - 11:30

Hosted by: Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA)
& Korea Medical Device Cooperative  

 

Topics Covered:  
- Understanding the process of registering medical procedures  
- Overview of the reimbursement process for medical materials  

 

 

This session provided the latest updates on the criteria and
review process for reimbursement approval. MDREX analyzed these insights to help
clients maximize their chances of obtaining insurance reimbursement
for medical devices and materials.  

 

 

MDREX will leverage insights gained from KIMES 2025 to offer customized consulting services
that support medical device companies in expanding their market presence both
domestically and internationally.  

 

 

By proactively responding to regulatory and policy changes,
MDREX aims to help companies establish optimized business strategies that enhance
their competitiveness in the medical device industry.  

 

 

 

Through this visit to KIMES 2025, MDREX gained valuable market intelligence and
strengthened its collaboration with industry players and regulatory bodies.  

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Moving forward, MDREX remains committed to providing tailored solutions that
empower medical device and digital healthcare companies
to successfully enterand thrive in the market.  

 

Thank you.