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    Telerobotic surgery is advancing around the world. Will the US embrace it?

    Medtech companies are preparing for a day when telesurgery, performed by a surgeon often hundreds of miles from the patient, could become a viable option for more people.

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    The Next Evolution of TLIF: Where Innovation Meets Clinical Evidence

    New evidence, FDA approval, and Medicare NTAP status expand Infuse™ bone graft use in TLIF.

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    Lab test providers want Medicare payment reform. Will Congress pass it?

    Facing maximum Medicare payment cuts, test providers Quest Diagnostics and Labcorp are urging lawmakers to revamp the rate-setting process, but getting a bill through Congress this year will be a challenge.

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    Precision Neuroscience raises $250M for brain-computer interface work

    The Series D round is part of a surge in investment into BCI startups and brings Precision Neuroscience’s total funding to $430 million.

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    Grail multicancer detection test wins FDA advisers’ backing

    Members of the molecular and clinical genetics panel said the first-of-a-kind blood test should not be used to replace medical guideline-recommended cancer screenings.

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    FDA nominee Overton parries vaccine questions at Senate hearing

    Pressed by lawmakers on Thursday, Trump’s pick as the next FDA chief said she’d “follow the law” on key decisions and work to speed early drug research.

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    BD hires Arthur Hu as chief information and digital officer

    BD predicted that Hu’s experience at Lenovo will be an important advantage as technology becomes increasingly central to how leading medtech companies operate.

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    AI will inflate healthcare costs before lowering them, Oz says

    AI will “turbocharge” medical billing and drive up costs in the short term, CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz warned Wednesday. But he says the pain is worth it for long-term savings.

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    CVRx names John Landry as CFO

    Landry joins in the aftermath of an investor’s call for the sale of the heart failure device company.

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    Top medtech executive moves in 2026

    Medtech companies have been busy reshaping their C-suites and leadership teams throughout the year. For some, it’s an effort to revamp their businesses. Read MedTech Dive’s roundup for all the details.

    Updated Sept. 23, 2026
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    CMS sets preliminary cuts to Medicare lab reimbursement rates

    The American Clinical Laboratory Association warned the steep annual payment cuts threaten patient access to critical lab testing services.

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    Oura seeks to raise up to $2.2B in IPO

    The smart ring maker is filing to go public as wearables firms work to incorporate more health features into their devices.

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    Cordis wins FDA approval for sirolimus-eluting balloon

    The approval gives physicians an alternative to uncoated balloons and Boston Scientific’s paclitaxel-coated device.

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    Activist investor urges Cooper Companies to replace CEO, sell some assets

    Citing “chronic underperformance,” Jana Partners is calling for new leadership and for the company to evaluate the sale of its fertility and medical device assets.

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    Medtech M&A remains strong in 2026

    Recent activity includes J&J selling assets of its Laminar left atrial appendage closure business and Medtronic divesting MiniMed. Read MedTech Dive’s roundup of the top M&A deals.

    Updated Sept. 21, 2026
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    Mayo Clinic, Thermo Fisher partner to create Precure

    The company will generate population-scale molecular data to inform development of diagnostics, therapies and other healthcare products.

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    Cognita Imaging wins FDA contract to test LLMs in evaluating radiology AI

    Cognita’s method will test a way of evaluating AI-generated radiology reports as the FDA considers how to regulate generative AI-enabled devices.

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    Neptune Medical secures FDA nod for endoscopy robot

    The robot is intended to give physicians more control of the endoscope during a colonoscopy procedure, which can help with detection and removal of lesions.

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    Recor Medical ex-CEO Lara Barghout joins Medtronic

    Barghout, who led Recor when it won FDA approval of the first renal denervation treatment for hypertension, is the new president of Medtronic’s Interventional Cardiology Therapies business.

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    Healthcare’s agentic AI boom is outpacing governance: report

    Patient safety could be at risk if agentic AI tools are rolled out without proper guardrails, Imprivata’s chief medical and growth officer warns.

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    FDA clears vessel-sealing device for Medtronic’s Hugo robot

    Widely adopted in open and laparoscopic surgeries, the LigaSure instrument is now available for use with the Hugo robotic system.

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    Cyberattacks have plagued the medtech industry in 2026

    Stryker, Boston Scientific, Medtronic and Abbott are among the medtech firms that have disclosed cyberattacks this year. Check out MedTech Dive’s roundup of coverage for the latest cybersecurity news.

    Updated Sept. 17, 2026
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    J&J sells Laminar LAA closure assets it bought 3 years ago

    The decision is part of J&J’s strategy to prioritize resources for the greatest impact and positions Laminar for success under dedicated ownership, a spokesperson said.

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    Dexcom gives CFO Jereme Sylvain expanded role

    Sylvain will work as chief operating officer of the diabetes technology company while continuing as its CFO.

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    CMS expands ACCESS pilot to boost use of digital health tech

    The CMS is expanding the number of covered conditions under the program to include heart failure, COPD, substance use disorders and tobacco cessation.

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    Intuitive single-port robot earns CE mark for new indication

    Gaining authorization for transvaginal gynecologic procedures expands the list of indications for da Vinci SP in Europe.