I am picking my way through these reports found on Corey's Digs, and so far I find them extremely informative and helpful. I can't yet vouch for every word but it seems based on what I've investigated so far this is very well researched and presented in a manner that makes it easy to follow along inside this complex story.
Part 1: Manufacturing an Industry
Part 2: Origins of Medical Engineering
Part 3: The Funders and Profiteers
Part 4: Manufacturing a Reality $$
Support Corey's Diggs: All four reports in a book form
This brings me to the bottom line. I found this series very worthy of a blog for quick reference.