Session Organizer: William (Bill) Betten, S3 Connected Health
Historically medical devices were the central focus of both the medical device company as well as the health care practitioner. The device provided the physician with the ability to diagnose, prevent, or treat a disease. Medical devices have evolved, to allow for data to be generated that can be interpreted by the medical expert to enable more informed diagnoses and treatment. As technology continued to advance, smaller, more accurate, and connected devices could produce and send that data outside of the immediate location.
This panel will discuss the evolution of smart devices to provide care outside of the traditional hospital setting. It will examine the development of devices that range from diagnostics to monitoring and treatment. The role that these devices play and how they integrate into the medical workflow will also be covered, as will the business models required for success.
Ping Yeh, Vocxi Health
Ping Yeh
CEO
Vocxi Health
John Rondoni, Inspire Medical
John Rondoni
CTO
Inspire Medical
John Rondoni has over 20 years of experience in the medical devices and digital healthcare solutions markets. He has served as Inspire’s Chief Technology Officer since 2022. Mr. Rondoni joined Inspire in 2008 and has held product, clinical, and business development roles in the U.S. and internationally. Before joining Inspire, he developed peripheral and central neuromodulation therapies for Medtronic. Mr. Rondoni is an inventor of over 100 U.S. patents; he holds a B.S. and M.Eng. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Steven Yates, Boston Scientific
Steven Yates, MSEng
Program Director, Engineering Director, Mobile Design, Product Manager
Boston Scientific
Steve Yates is an experienced Engineering Director with over three decades of dedication to developing innovative medical devices at Boston Scientific. Beginning as an IC design engineer in 1989, Steve has built a distinguished career advancing healthcare technology and guiding teams that deliver meaningful patient care solutions.
Throughout his career, Steve has led several significant projects, including the development of a groundbreaking implantable defibrillator that set new standards for size and reliability. His work has contributed to products that combine exceptional performance with remarkable dependability, making a difference in patient outcomes worldwide.
As Program Director, Steve managed substantial portfolios and directed the creation of patient management systems that connected implantable devices with digital healthcare platforms. His thoughtful approach to medical device development has helped navigate regulatory pathways efficiently while meeting market needs both domestically and internationally.
Steve has established valuable partnerships with manufacturers and research organizations, supporting the advancement of medical manufacturing capabilities and helping design studies that effectively demonstrate device safety and performance. His contributions to wireless technology integration have helped enhance patient care delivery and accessibility.
Session Organizer
William (Bill) Betten
Director of Solutions
S3 Connected Health
In his role as Director of Solutions – Medtech for S3 Connected Health, Bill utilizes his decades of experience in the medical and life science industry to advance medical device and product development, with an emphasis on connected devices and digital health. He has been directly involved in the creation of a variety of medical products including hearing aids, perfusion systems, PACS and medical imaging, networking/storage, telemedicine, vital signs monitoring systems, and mobile health. He has served in development and executive management roles at several Medical Device and Fortune 500 companies. Residing in Minnesota, Bill is an active participant in the Medtech community, a regular writer and contributor to leading medtech publications, and a lecturer on innovation and product development, including medical devices. He also serves as President of Betten Systems Solutions, a product development consulting firm. Bill holds a BS in Physics, BSEE, and MSEE degrees.