Know What's Happening in HealthTech
Know What's Happening in HealthTech
Ultrahuman unveiled the Ring Pro, a third‑generation smart ring with a 15‑day battery life and a $479 price tag, aiming to recover its U.S. foothold after an Oura patent ruling halted imports. The company also launched Jade, an AI‑driven health platform that offers real‑time insights without a subscription. Despite the disruption, Ultrahuman reported a $150 million annualized revenue run rate and remains profitable, though margins may tighten due to litigation and redesign costs. The Ring Pro ships globally (excluding the U.S.) with deliveries slated for March 2026.
"We only have one partner logo to show. How do we build credibility?" This came up in a call with a healthcare AI company. Early stage, incredible tech, but limited social proof. Here's what I recommended instead of the traditional logo wall: →...
UW Medicine and Seattle Children’s Hospital received $328,133 from the Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) Foundation to launch a four‑year study using PacBio HiFi long‑read sequencing as a first‑line test. The project will sequence 200 child‑parent trios to uncover...
ENDRA Life Sciences announced that its Taeus Liver device achieved high measurement consistency in a MASLD study, recording an intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.89 and a standard error of measurement of 3.3%. The trial involved 14 participants and 56 data...
Cowellnex Co., Ltd. and Metagen, Inc. will begin joint research in February 2026 to create new gut‑microbiota test items and a personalized food‑recommendation algorithm using Cowellnex’s three‑year shotgun metagenomic dataset. The partnership leverages Cowellnex’s high‑precision Japanese microbiome data and Metagen’s...
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has urged the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to overhaul its AI reimbursement framework, labeling the current policy unsustainable. In a February 19 letter, ACR highlighted that without payment models tied to...
PocDoc, the UK’s leading digital diagnostics firm, has teamed up with the E4 Primary Care Network to launch a mobile health‑check service for over 80,000 residents in Chingford’s underserved areas. The initiative uses PocDoc’s Neighbourhood Bus to deliver a finger‑prick...
South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) unveiled three coordinated strategies—digital transformation to 2027, a cyber resilience plan, and a digital workforce and skills programme. The digital roadmap emphasizes AI governance, a system‑wide AI and automation forum, and mandatory participation in...
RadNet’s TechLive remote‑scanning platform earned European CE certification, extending its vendor‑agnostic, multimodality control to EU hospitals. The solution, already cleared in the U.S., lets technologists operate MR, CT, PET/CT and ultrasound machines from off‑site consoles. RadNet reports a 42% drop...
Researchers introduced MICRO, a multimaterial, single‑step 3D‑printed electrochemical device that integrates electrodes, microfluidic channels, and housing in one build. By leveraging dual‑extrusion printing of conductive and insulating polymers, the platform eliminates wiring, sealing, and machining steps traditionally required for screen‑printed...
Clicker training works on orthopaedic surgeons. A study taught surgical skills using a clicker for real-time feedback. 100% of that group nailed every step of a knot tie, vs 33% who learned by demonstration alone.
Heidi AI has partnered with Streamliners to embed HealthPathways into its AI‑driven clinical documentation platform, giving clinicians instant access to trusted care pathways. The Australian Digital Health Agency rolled out a digital‑health teaching toolkit for universities, addressing a gap where...
Europe’s MedTech landscape this week is defined by heightened public funding, regulatory simplification, and a selective capital shift toward high‑impact digital health. Ireland unveiled a €34.3 m ARC Hub, while Horizon Europe health calls target AI‑driven projects such as digital‑mental‑health and...
Healthcare CIOs are moving AI from experimental pilots to core infrastructure, emphasizing measurable outcomes over hype. At Vive 2026 and HIMSS 2026, leaders highlighted AI’s role in streamlining documentation, revenue‑cycle tasks, and patient‑portal interactions. Simultaneously, state‑level AI regulations—such as Texas’...
A Texas‑based orthotics and prosthetics provider reports $1.22 million in 2025 revenue, marking a rebound after a dip in 2024. The family‑run firm delivers a full suite of services, from microprocessor‑controlled prostheses to diabetic foot care, and operates multiple clinics across...
Taiwan’s Academia Sinica and National Taiwan University Hospital have launched PanMETAI, an AI‑integrated metabolomics platform that analyzes roughly 260,000 metabolic signals from a 500‑microliter blood‑serum sample. Using deep‑learning on nuclear magnetic resonance data, the model achieved a 99% area‑under‑curve for distinguishing...
Elevance Health, formerly Anthem, is deploying artificial intelligence across its operations while drawing a firm line against using AI for claim denials. The insurer leverages AI to flag incomplete claims, accelerate prior‑authorization approvals, and power virtual assistants that guide members...
In a recent informal briefing, Dr. Jayne was thanked for a public mention that highlighted her contributions. The discussion veered into a grammatical debate over the present perfect indicative, underscoring the audience’s attention to language precision. Participants also touched on...
Weave (NYSE: WEAV), the AI‑driven patient engagement SaaS provider, announced it will present at the Raymond James 47th Annual Institutional Investors Conference on March 2, 2026 in Orlando. CEO Brett White and CFO Jason Christiansen will lead a fireside‑chat at 4:35 pm ET, followed by...
Sun Nuclear launched its 15th QA & Dosimetry Symposium (QADS) in Rome, gathering more than 230 clinical physicists from nearly 40 countries. The event introduced the Daily QA 4 Pro, a combined dosimetry‑imaging device designed to streamline daily machine quality checks. Demonstrations also...
Fulgent Genetics reported Q4 2025 revenue of $84.1 million, a sequential increase and strong year‑over‑year growth across its Precision Diagnostics and Biopharma segments. Non‑GAAP gross margin improved to 44.3% while operating expenses fell, delivering a $0.7 million adjusted EBITDA and a $4.5 million...
Catalyst OrthoScience announced FDA 510(k) clearance for its Archer® Patient‑Specific Instrumentation (PSI), a suite of humeral and glenoid guides designed to translate 3D pre‑operative plans into the operating room. The system pairs with Archer® 3D Planning Software, supporting both anatomic...
TrueScan, a whole‑body MRI center in St. Peterburg, Florida, has begun offering AI‑powered coronary CT angiography (CCTA) from Heartflow, available as a standalone test or bundled with its MRI packages. The move addresses growing patient and physician demand for coronary imaging...
A new macrophage‑targeted PET/CT tracer (11C‑DPA‑713) can identify rheumatoid arthritis patients who will respond to anti‑TNF therapy within four weeks, far earlier than the traditional three‑to‑six‑month window. The study of 20 patients showed that standardized uptake values (SUVs) at baseline...
The American Hospital Association and Epic have launched the Safer Births Post‑Partum Hemorrhage Collaborative, a seven‑month program aimed at cutting postpartum hemorrhage rates. The initiative combines monthly expert‑led webinars, peer‑to‑peer forums, and dedicated office‑hours for hands‑on EHR guidance. Participants gain...
Collective Health has unveiled Collective AI, an AI‑powered benefits assistant built with Google Cloud. The system answers member queries, supplies real‑time data to customer‑service reps, and offers employers plan‑design insights to streamline enrollment. Leveraging Google Cloud’s privacy‑by‑design infrastructure, the tool...
GE HealthCare and UCSF Health have signed a 10‑year Care Alliance to embed advanced imaging technology throughout UCSF’s expanding health system. The partnership will support the construction of two new hospitals—an adult facility at Parnassus Heights and a pediatric center...
ARUP Laboratories has unveiled the Innovation Central Laboratory, a dedicated hub for co‑development with pharmaceutical and biotech partners. The facility is designed to validate technologies and move next‑generation diagnostics from concept through to commercial readiness. It will host projects ranging...
Oregon and Oklahoma are set to launch their own state‑based ACA exchanges, bringing the total to 23 states (including DC) that will operate independent marketplaces by 2028. This shift will push state‑run exchanges past the 50 percent population mark, a milestone...
What is Infinite Healthcare Worth? As AI becomes a new site of care and automates administrative orchestration, it rapidly eats into $5T+ worth of traditional health care services spend, and potentially represents the biggest market opportunity in all of healthtech....
A recent study demonstrates that a machine‑learning pipeline combining advanced feature selection with ensemble classifiers markedly improves chronic kidney disease (CKD) risk prediction. Gradient‑boosting models achieved the highest performance, reaching 98% accuracy, 99% recall and an AUC of 0.99, while...
Walgreens has added a virtual weight‑management clinic to its digital health platform, charging a flat $49 per video visit with no monthly subscription. The service targets self‑pay adults aged 18‑64 who need FDA‑approved GLP‑1 medications, and it bundles prescription discounts...
Researchers at UNIST, KAIST and Yonsei have developed a reusable molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂) radio‑frequency biosensor for liquid‑biopsy cancer detection. The sensor detects single‑stranded DNA fragments as low as 154.67 nM by monitoring shifts in resonant frequency, and can be washed and...
Medtech M&A kicks off 2026 with several multibillion‑dollar deals. Boston Scientific announced a $14.5 billion acquisition of Penumbra, while Danaher disclosed a $9.9 billion purchase of Masimo. At the same time, major divestitures are underway, including BD’s planned $17.5 billion sale of its...
Positrigo, a Swiss developer of nuclear medical devices, has launched the BrainPET Accelerator Program in the United States, offering neurology practices a ready‑to‑operate brain PET solution. The program bundles a compact NeuroLF scanner, radiotracer logistics, regulatory assistance, reimbursement support, and...
Eko Health has partnered with Wayne General Hospital in Mississippi to roll out its SENSORA AI‑assisted cardiac detection platform across emergency and primary‑care units. The system pairs a digital stethoscope with FDA‑cleared AI that analyzes heart sounds in under a...
University of Missouri School of Medicine received a $4.6 million federal grant to launch a mobile pre‑hospital blood transfusion program in Columbia. The initiative aims to equip EMS crews with training and portable blood supplies, targeting rapid intervention for trauma victims,...
Sentara’s high‑volume TAVR center adopted the AI‑enabled DASI 3‑D planning platform to move beyond static CT measurements. The software dynamically simulates valve frame expansion, calcium deformation, and tissue interaction, allowing clinicians to test multiple valve sizes and depths before the...
Beta Bionics received an FDA warning letter citing failure to report serious adverse events, unreported software and cybersecurity changes, and hardware defects in its iLet Bionic Pancreas system. The agency highlighted delayed reporting of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia incidents, a five‑minute...
The FDA granted 510(k) Class II clearance to Qure.ai’s qXR-Detect, adding six new chest‑X‑ray detection indications. The tool now flags findings across lung, pleura, mediastinum/hila & heart, bone, hardware and other regions, expanding the company’s U.S. portfolio to 26 FDA clearances. The clearance...
Johns Hopkins researchers, led by Adam Charles, secured a four‑year, $2.7 million NIH grant to build an AI‑enhanced optical imaging system that can record brain activity 20 to 50 times faster than current methods. The platform will translate voltage spikes and...
I've written so much about various details of healthcare's AI revolution that it was time to come up with a high-level overview of what we can certainly expect from AI in the next few years. 10 predictions, coming from four...
Legacy IT debt and aging hospital infrastructure could quietly limit AI adoption. The real question isn’t just “What AI tool should we use?” It’s “Is our network ready for what’s next?” That’s the lens @VerizonBusiness brought to the #ViVE2026 conversation. 👇 https://t.co/XjHRtFctef
Simple Blood Test For Small RNA Molecules Could Predict Who Is Likely To Live Longer https://t.co/lr59o4Yegp https://t.co/MccF3k72pT
Careers in telehealth are expanding fast. Here’s a look at telemedicine companies actively hiring right now: https://t.co/014CYO1YyX @telespecialists @Zocdoc @doximity @Rula_Health #healthtechcareers #HITSM
Clinicians know what actions help patients stay healthy. Digital interventions help patients actually take them. Shahid Shah shares more on how CareCognitics is tackling heart failure readmissions: https://t.co/yNe0013amg @CareCognitics #HospitalReadmissions #HITSM https://t.co/SDVIK5m79S
Some hospitals start the SEP-1 bundle early… but ~25% of those patients don’t actually have sepsis. Better prediction could mean fewer unnecessary antibiotics. Learn from Robin Carver: https://t.co/tPRGLQGdIV @PrenosisInc #patientsafety #HITSM https://t.co/CFk7cA5Wib
An Interoperable Vaccine Record: A Roadmap to Realization https://t.co/H1yL7kXH8z #mdpivaccines via @Vaccines_MDPI @HardeepSinghMD @McWilliamsSBMI @HarvardDBMI https://t.co/UCP8IXdHve
As national networks mature, the strategy is shifting. Jay Nakashima shares how eHealth Exchange is expanding beyond treatment exchange in 2026. 👀 🔗 https://t.co/uK1RKnn15e @eHealthExchange #QHIN #HITSM https://t.co/7qKBmbZ6FY
Direct-to-consumer gut microbiome assessments are unreliable, problematic: a review of 7 companies with significant methodologic issues https://t.co/atwmZUNjVE https://t.co/SqlMljuW0y
