Tag: medtech

GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. has officially announced a significant shift in its executive leadership team alongside the release of preliminary financial results for the second quarter of 2026, marking a pivotal moment for the medical technology giant as it continues its trajectory as an independent entity. James Saccaro, who has served as the company’s Vice…

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently navigating a period of significant administrative transition that has left the nation’s primary regulatory body for pharmaceuticals and food safety without a Senate-confirmed leader for over two months. Following the resignation of Dr. Marty Makary, the Trump administration has yet to formally nominate a permanent…

The era of Vicarious Surgical as a high-profile contender in the robotic-assisted surgery market has officially come to an end following a decisive vote by its shareholders to dissolve the company and liquidate its remaining assets. Once valued at over $1 billion and hailed as a potential disruptor to the dominance of Intuitive Surgical, the…

In a landmark move for the medical technology sector, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially designated Dexcom as the first participant in its Technology-Enabled Meaningful Patient Outcomes (TEMPO) pilot program. This initiative, which represents a significant shift in how digital health devices are regulated and reimbursed, aims to bridge the gap between…

Cardinal Health has reached a definitive agreement to acquire the diabetes health business of AdaptHealth and the specialty medical supplier Strive Medical, marking a significant acceleration in the healthcare giant’s multi-year strategy to dominate the burgeoning at-home care market. The dual acquisition, announced on July 22, 2026, represents a combined investment of approximately $360 million,…

The wearable technology firm Whoop has officially named Dr. Ami Bhatt as its new Chief Medical Officer, a strategic appointment that signals the company’s aggressive transition from a fitness-focused performance tracker into a comprehensive clinical health platform. Dr. Bhatt, a renowned cardiologist and a prominent figure in the digital health landscape, joins Whoop at a…

AiM Medical Robotics, a leading developer of MRI-compatible surgical robotics, has announced the appointment of Andrew Aberdale as its new President and Chief Financial Officer. The move, which elevates Aberdale from his previous role as Acting Chief Financial Officer, signals a strategic pivot for the Worcester, Massachusetts-based company as it transitions from a research-and-development phase…

Johnson & Johnson has reached a pivotal milestone in its multi-year effort to challenge the dominance of the robotic surgery market, announcing that its Ottava soft tissue robotic surgical system has received de novo authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The regulatory clearance positions the healthcare giant to compete directly with Intuitive Surgical,…

Catholic Health, a leading healthcare provider based in New York, has entered into a comprehensive, 10-year strategic partnership with GE HealthCare to modernize its medical technology infrastructure and enhance clinical outcomes across its network. This long-term "Care Alliance" is designed to provide Catholic Health’s clinical teams—specifically those in cardiology, oncology, neurology, and women’s health—with state-of-the-art…

In a significant move toward addressing long-standing racial disparities in medical technology, Philips has announced that it received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its newest SpO₂ clip sensor. The updated device is engineered to provide high-accuracy oxygen saturation readings across a diverse spectrum of skin tones, responding to years of…