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ResMed has evolved from a cyclical device maker into a digital‑health platform anchored by sleep‑apnea therapy, cloud‑connected monitoring and recurring software services. The company posted Q2 FY2026 revenue of $1.4 billion, up 11% YoY, while gross margin climbed to 61.8% and operating income rose 18%, highlighting strong operating leverage. Software subscriptions and higher‑margin masks now drive a larger share of earnings, creating a quasi‑software business model. Emerging GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs could compress the CPAP market over the long term, but near‑term demand remains robust.
PeerSupport.io, a Yukon health‑tech startup, launched CoWork, an autonomous AI browser that executes EMR and web‑based tasks through voice commands. In pilot clinics the tool can send referrals, renew prescriptions, and pull charts in under 11 seconds, delivering roughly 10.5...
GT Medical Technologies released Phase IV registry data showing that GammaTile brachytherapy, implanted at the time of surgical resection, achieved 92.3% local tumor control in newly diagnosed brain metastases after a median 12.4‑month follow‑up. The study of 51 patients reported a...
VahatiCor’s A‑Flux Reducer System, a self‑expanding, recapturable coronary sinus device, was implanted in a first‑in‑human cohort of 12 patients with coronary microvascular dysfunction or obstructive CAD. Eleven procedures were completed without any device‑related complications, and patients experienced significant improvements in...
UNC Health has launched the world’s first standardized rare‑disease coding tool by embedding the Mondo Disease Ontology into Epic’s EHR through the February 2026 IMO Core update. The integration adds nearly 5,000 new rare‑disease codes and revises more than 25,000...
Evernorth, Cigna’s health‑services arm, has confirmed it now fully owns CarepathRx after completing the acquisition last year. CarepathRx provides home and ambulatory infusion solutions to roughly 10% of U.S. hospitals, strengthening Evernorth’s specialty pharmacy footprint. The deal builds on a...
Precise Bio successfully implanted PB-001, the world’s first 3D‑bioprinted, cell‑based corneal graft, in a legally blind patient during a phase‑1 trial. The implant combines human endothelial cells with a transparent collagen scaffold, replicating the properties of donor tissue. By using...
A randomized trial of 642 first‑time mothers showed that Baby2Home, a technology‑enabled postpartum service, significantly lowered stress, depression and anxiety scores while boosting overall health, relationship satisfaction and self‑efficacy. The digital platform combined educational content, infant‑care trackers, symptom monitoring and...
Theranica published a peer‑reviewed study confirming that its Nerivio Remote Electrical Neuromodulation (REN) wearable can be used concurrently with leading continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems without compromising data accuracy. The trial involved 21 adults with diabetes, testing Abbott FreeStyle Libre...
Telehealth surged from 15% to 86% of physicians between 2019 and 2021, and a 2024 survey shows 94% of patients would repeat virtual visits. This shift has turned remote care into a baseline expectation. AI is now poised to deepen...
Handl Health announced a $14.2 million Series A round led by Arthur Ventures, aimed at scaling its unified health‑plan platform for brokers, carriers, and TPAs. The solution aggregates pricing, utilization, benefit, and quality data to let employers model and continuously...
Kobe University researchers have created an AI model that diagnoses acromegaly from photographs of the back of the hand and a clenched fist, achieving higher sensitivity and specificity than seasoned endocrinologists. The system was trained on over 11,000 images contributed...
First Databank’s cloud‑native ePrescribing network, FDB Vela, has integrated with Photon Health’s digital prescription marketplace. The partnership combines FDB Vela’s HITRUST‑certified, redundant cloud infrastructure with Photon’s consumer‑focused platform that lets patients compare pharmacy options by price, location and availability before...
CEREC crown technology lets Cary, NC dental offices design, mill, and place a custom ceramic crown in a single visit using digital scans and CAD/CAM software. The workflow eliminates traditional impressions, reduces chair time, and delivers a precise, aesthetic restoration....
A University of Otago pilot gave 26 Māori and Pacific participants e‑bikes, training and support, revealing notable improvements in mental wellbeing and management of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and asthma. Interviews conducted over 12 months showed participants valued...
In 1972 Wilson Greatbatch introduced lithium‑iodide batteries for implantable pacemakers, extending device life from one‑to‑two years to over a decade. This chemistry replaced unreliable mercury‑zinc cells, enabling consistent voltage output and dramatically reducing replacement surgeries. The longer power window enabled...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
FDB’s Virginia Halsey introduced Model Context Protocols, a set of contractual guardrails for healthcare AI. The protocols require AI models to achieve a predefined confidence threshold before influencing clinical decisions and restrict their behavior to approved use‑cases. By embedding these...
