What does it feel like when you have the possibility to visit the “home” of someone you’re a true fan of? If I could take my daughters to the house of Hello Kitty or make them have a ride in the Scooby Doo minivan, they may be less amazed than I was today visiting the ECRI Institute in Plymouth Meeting near Philadelphia. Thanks to Jim Keller (Vice President of Health Technology Evaluation and Safety) who guided me through their offices and laboratories, I have seen the place where medical devices get tested, scrutinized and compared, and I have met the people that write the reports and guidelines that are worldwide respected and recognized. In this place you can feel the passion for contributing to better healthcare and patient safety through unbiased health technology assessment and evaluation. Thank you Jim, you and your team are doing a great job!
