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Medtronic’s PFA business is heating up
MedTech Dive

Medtronic’s PFA business is heating up

Pulsed field ablation sales grew by more than 300% in the second quarter for the company’s 2026 fiscal year, amid mounting competition in the space.

Nov 24, 2025 Read More →
Distalmotion raises $150M to commercialize surgical robot
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Distalmotion raises $150M to commercialize surgical robot

By targeting ambulatory surgery centers, the company is gearing up to compete with Intuitive Surgical for an emerging opportunity.

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GE HealthCare to buy Intelerad for $2.3B
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GE HealthCare to buy Intelerad for $2.3B

GE HealthCare forecast Intelerad’s revenue to be approximately $270 million in the first full year of ownership. The deal expands GE HealthCare’s presence in more outpatient settings.

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Shockwave’s Nick West on shaking up treatment for blocked arteries
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Shockwave’s Nick West on shaking up treatment for blocked arteries

The chief medical officer for the new J&J unit discussed intravascular lithotripsy’s rapid growth and what to expect from the pipeline in a conversation with MedTech Dive.

Nov 24, 2025 Read More →
Solventum inks $725M Acera takeover
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Solventum inks $725M Acera takeover

The company has stepped up its interest in M&A since making a $4.1 billion divestiture that strengthened its balance sheet.

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Abbott’s $21B Exact Sciences buy reveals future strategy
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Abbott’s $21B Exact Sciences buy reveals future strategy

The proposed deal, the biggest under CEO Robert Ford’s tenure, would allow Abbott to enter a large, new market for cancer testing. 

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Republican antipathy during key Senate hearing darkens outlook for ACA subsidy extension
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Republican antipathy during key Senate hearing darkens outlook for ACA subsidy extension

More generous subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans have helped millions of Americans afford insurance. Chances are becoming slimmer that the assistance will survive the year.

Nov 24, 2025 Read More →
Roche inks deal for rights to Freenome cancer tests outside US
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Roche inks deal for rights to Freenome cancer tests outside US

Analysts said the deal shows Roche’s long-term strategy for its sequencing technology is “a clinical box for running NGS kits, similar to with their prior success in IVD kits.”

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Abbott to acquire Exact Sciences for about $21B
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Abbott to acquire Exact Sciences for about $21B

The purchase would give Abbott access to cancer screening tests including Cologuard and blood tests for multi-cancer early detection.

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Philips, Edwards team on AI-based guide for mitral valve repair
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Philips, Edwards team on AI-based guide for mitral valve repair

Artificial intelligence combines ultrasound and X-ray images to give physicians a real-time 3D view of the repair device during transcatheter heart procedures.

Nov 24, 2025 Read More →
2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule: 5 quick takes
Medical Economics

2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule: 5 quick takes

Money for doctors, quick turnaround, policy changes — and even excitement?

Nov 24, 2025 Read More →
The 10 states with the best health care, according to patients
Medical Economics

The 10 states with the best health care, according to patients

A West Health-Gallup survey of nearly 20,000 U.S. adults finds large differences in health care affordability, access and quality across the country.

Nov 24, 2025 Read More →
Health care workers say their jobs feel “unsustainable,” Indeed report finds
Medical Economics

Health care workers say their jobs feel “unsustainable,” Indeed report finds

Two in five health care workers say their role is unsustainable; one in four are considering leaving the field entirely.

Nov 24, 2025 Read More →
TriSalus launches new infusion system designed for larger embolic particles
Medical Economics

TriSalus launches new infusion system designed for larger embolic particles

TriSalus unveils the TriNav XP Infusion System, enhancing drug delivery for solid tumors with advanced embolic particle capabilities and improved navigation.

Nov 24, 2025 Read More →
Does independent medical practice have a future?
Medical Economics

Does independent medical practice have a future?

A panel of physicians, practice leaders and health care experts unpacks what true independence looks like in 2025, and breaks down how practices can strengthen their footing for the years ahead.

Nov 24, 2025 Read More →
10 strategic options for physicians facing challenges in private medical practice
Medical Economics

10 strategic options for physicians facing challenges in private medical practice

Many private medical practices across the country are facing increasing challenges as a result of many factors, most notably lower reimbursement and higher overall practice expenses, which together result in lower physician take-home compensation. Is it time to look at new options?

Nov 24, 2025 Read More →
2025 top honorees in the American Heart Association’s global health tech competition
Medical Economics

2025 top honorees in the American Heart Association’s global health tech competition

AHA seeks out health technology innovations that reach people where they live, work and play.

Nov 24, 2025 Read More →
Dr. Oz to AMA: ‘Physicians have lost their mojo,’ can get it back with MAHA
Medical Economics

Dr. Oz to AMA: ‘Physicians have lost their mojo,’ can get it back with MAHA

CMS administrator outlines payment changes, Medicaid reforms, fraud efforts and a plan to overhaul prior authorization during his speech at the AMA Interim Meeting of the House of Delegates.

Nov 24, 2025 Read More →
Former nursing home CEO sentenced in $146M fraud scheme; AI in the ICU; cannabis in pregnancy – Morning Medical Update
Medical Economics

Former nursing home CEO sentenced in $146M fraud scheme; AI in the ICU; cannabis in pregnancy – Morning Medical Update

The top news stories in medicine today.

Nov 24, 2025 Read More →
Survey: Tell us how technology is affecting your practice’s bottom line
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Survey: Tell us how technology is affecting your practice’s bottom line

Complete our nine-question survey about your practice's technology for a chance to win one of five $20 Amazon gift cards.

Nov 24, 2025 Read More →