Semiconductor shortage leaves medtech industry 'more pessimistic' as customers leave, says Deloitte

Hospitals and health systems are looking into alternative products as a result of the disruption, according to a report from Deloitte and AdvaMed.

By Nick Paul Taylor • July 7, 2022

Wearables are a growing part of doctor-patient talks for cardiac patients: study

As mentions of wearables in primary care grew, Apple increasingly replaced Fitbit as the most-discussed wearable brand in talks between physicians and patients in the study, which covered the years 2005 to 2019. 

By Nick Paul Taylor • July 6, 2022

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Medical device industry continues to turn to AI

While the industry continues to embrace artificial intelligence, there are still questions about how the new technologies need to be regulated and if they are effective.

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'Little sign' that digital tools are being deployed effectively in fight against COVID outbreak, study finds

To help reduce the spread of the next pandemic, there is “a substantial practical advantage” to integrating the features of multiple smartphone apps, a Scripps Research Translational Institute team found.

By Nick Paul Taylor • July 6, 2022

AliveCor ECG patent ruling sets stage for block on Apple Watch imports

Apple Watch imports to the U.S. could be barred if ruling by International Trade Court judge is finalized; Judge says Apple Watch infringes two cardiogram patents.

By Nick Paul Taylor • July 5, 2022

LiveMetric's blood-pressure 'smartwatch' device gets FDA clearance

The wristwatch-like device will be made available through health systems, insurers and self-insured employers to ease continuous monitoring of blood pressure and avoid white-coat syndrome.

By Nick Paul Taylor • July 1, 2022

Medtech M&A falls 85% but activity could rebound in second half: report

PwC highlights a range of barriers that could stop acquisitions, including supply chain issues, scrutiny from the Federal Trade Commission and geopolitical concerns.

By Nick Paul Taylor • June 24, 2022

As cross-state telemedicine waivers expire, virtual care advocates focus on long-term policy changes

There’s a complication: No one solution to the U.S.’ patchy physician licensing infrastructure has universal buy-in.

By Rebecca Pifer • June 22, 2022

Lack of clinical evidence 'major gap' in digital health: study

The researchers framed the low scores as evidence of “a major gap in health care technology,” adding that there is a “significant opportunity” for companies that differentiate themselves with a more rigorous approach.

By Nick Paul Taylor • June 22, 2022

Senseonics lands CE mark for 6-month CGM implant, teeing up Q3 launch in Europe

Senseonics is looking to the longer-lasting implant to re-energize its fight in a market dominated by Abbott Laboratories and Dexcom.

By Nick Paul Taylor • June 17, 2022

Apple Watch monitoring features for AFib, Parkinson's cleared by FDA

With the new feature, atrial fibrillation patients may have an easier way to track the frequency of the condition over time and see whether lifestyle changes may have positive effects.

By Nick Paul Taylor • June 14, 2022

Insulet targets competitive conversions as Omnipod 5 insulin pump nears full launch

The company said at a conference it aims to increase the rate of insulin pump use among people with Type 1 diabetes in the U.S. 

By Nick Paul Taylor • June 9, 2022

Dexcom CEO Sayer on G7 FDA submission, developing a 15-day sensor, M&A plans

Kevin Sayer spoke about the company's back-and-forth with the FDA on the G7 CGM system, possibly expanding from a 10-day to a 15-day sensor and on a report that Dexcom was in talks to buy Insulet.

By Ricky Zipp • June 7, 2022

Pear sets out payer strategy as it seeks to quadruple prescriptions of digital therapeutics

Pear shared real-world data that linked its digital therapeutic for substance use disorder to an estimated $3,591 reduction in per-patient costs.

By Nick Paul Taylor • June 7, 2022

Verily advances smartwatch toward Parkinson's clinical trial use after validating technology

The researchers concluded the wearable device could reduce the sample size needed to show the effect of a therapeutic intervention.

By Nick Paul Taylor • May 25, 2022

How a Dexcom-Insulet combination would shake up the diabetes treatment industry

Following a Bloomberg News report that Dexcom is in talks to buy Insulet, analysts say such a move would put competitors in a "tough spot."

By Ricky Zipp • May 25, 2022

Dexcom says it's not in acquisition talks

Bloomberg News reported last week that the company was seeking to buy Insulet.

By Ricky Zipp • Updated May 31, 2022

AI and RWD in HCP engagement – here's the secret to effective execution

Rethink your approach to AI and RWD and turn ideas into actionable strategies for medtech marketers.

May 23, 2022

Google hires former FDA digital health officer to global strategy post

In his new role, Bakul Patel will help Google build a unified digital health and regulatory strategy.

By Samantha Liss • May 19, 2022

Pear more than doubles revenue from last quarter, shares new economic data

The company is keeping its 2022 revenue forecast of $22 million. Pear also presented economic data, which analysts said would be important in conversations with payers.

By Elise Reuter • May 17, 2022

Building trust in new technology for remote patient care requires powerful device infrastructure

Here's what organizations need to know about building trust with patients for device-based care.  

May 16, 2022

Dexcom, Insulet, Tandem start 2022 with revenue growth after weathering omicron surge

All three diabetes technology companies reported that omicron pressured business in January before easing as the quarter progressed.

By Ricky Zipp • May 13, 2022

Dexcom Chief Tech Officer Leach discusses G7's European launch and FDA review, expanding Dexcom One

The executive also comments on the continuous glucose monitor maker's next steps for the G7 system as well as its plans for reaching new patients and expanding to non-diabetic users.

By Ricky Zipp • May 10, 2022

Insulet CEO Petrovic to step down on June 1 due to personal reasons; Hollingshead named sucesssor

Shacey Petrovic, who has served as CEO since 2019, is resigning in the first months of the Omnipod 5 launch, an anticipated product for the diabetes tech space. Jim Hollingshead, an Insulet board member since 2019, will take over.

By Ricky Zipp • May 6, 2022

Biden should send 'clear' message to semiconductor industry on prioritizing medtech, AdvaMed says

The trade group said it's pushing for the prioritization of medtechs, transparency for future allocations to the industry, and actions to ensure the continuity of patient care in the U.S.

By Nick Paul Taylor • May 4, 2022

GE Healthcare hit by supply chain constraints, inflation pressures

"We're operating in a challenging macro environment," GE CEO Larry Culp said during a first-quarter earnings call, while also noting COVID-19 lockdowns in China and lower sales volumes in Russia and Ukraine impacted results. 

By Greg Slabodkin • April 26, 2022