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    CMS, FDA unveil speedier Medicare coverage pathway for breakthrough devices

    The pathway is designed to reduce the delay between FDA authorization and Medicare coverage for certain Class II and Class III breakthrough medical devices.

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    AcuityMD raises $80M to add AI capabilities to medtech sales software

    The company plans to introduce AI agents for personas such as sales reps, leadership and marketing teams.

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    Boston Scientific slashes 2026 guidance

    CEO Mike Mahoney told investors that the lowered forecast reflects challenges for several businesses, including electrophysiology and Watchman.

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    Tandem recalls Mobi insulin pumps over software malfunction

    A malfunction may cause insulin delivery to stop. Tandem instructed users to update their pump software as soon as possible.

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    CDRH Director Tarver previews AI guidance at AAMI event

    Michelle Tarver said the device center plans to finalize guidance on AI lifecycle management and provide some initial thoughts on generative AI following an advisory committee meeting last year.

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    Intuitive Surgical lifts 2026 outlook for da Vinci robot procedure growth

    The company, whose shares climbed nearly 8% Wednesday morning, also said a recent cyber incident has been contained and did not significantly affect first-quarter results.

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    Apple fends off Masimo challenge to Apple Watch redesign

    Apple can continue selling redesigned Apple Watches with a blood oxygen feature after the International Trade Commission concluded the products do not infringe Masimo patents.

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    Medtronic leads $100M investment in Pulnovo Medical

    Medtronic formed a commercial agreement with Pulnovo alongside its investment.

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    MiniMed posts double-digit sales growth, widening net loss

    New glucose sensors and a partnership with Abbott are expected to drive sales growth at MiniMed, BTIG analyst Marie Thibault wrote.

  • U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies during a hearing of the House Education And Workforce Committee on Capitol Hill on April 17, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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    RFK Jr. defends HHS tenure, 12% proposed budget cut

    Republicans largely praised the HHS secretary’s track record during a marathon of House hearings last week, but some GOP lawmakers raised concerns about proposed budget cuts to the National Institutes of Health.

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    Medtronic closes $585M purchase of CathWorks

    The deal is the second tuck-in acquisition this year for Medtronic, which has signaled its intent to pursue more M&A in its core business lines.