leisure time -WSS

leisure time

author：focus 2025-08-12 09:10:57 - browse：31

An light blue number 3 with an eye is surrounded by smaller, black number 3s on an orange background — 3 to watch coverage from STAT — Christine Kao/STAT

It’s been a slow year for medtech. Major deals in 2023 were scarce, funding was hard to come by, and valuations were down. On the policy side, the industry grappled with changing AI regulations, reimbursement woes, and device sterilization rules.

Here are three political and market forces that shaped the medtech industry last year, and are worth paying attention to in 2024:

Lobbying power of AI, software-enabled devices

Medtech lobby AdvaMed announced earlier this month that the major medical imaging companies, previously housed within the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, were shifting to their shop. The device group also created a separate niche for digital health companies in October.

Get unlimited access to award-winning journalism and exclusive events.

Subscribe Log In

Previous article： Wildfire smoke exposes gaps in outdoor worker protections
Next article： Cytokinetics CEO Robert Blum is on my Worst CEO shortlist again

WSS

An Ebola outbreak presents a new mystery involving children

At flashy new research hub, AstraZeneca lays out ambitious growth goals

Fentanyl is making it harder to start addiction treatment

'Of course' Trump lost the 2020 election, DeSantis says after years of hedging

Investigation reveals sickle cell patients pressured into sterilizations

Wegovy cuts risk of cardiovascular events by 20%, study finds

hotspot

leisure time

Lobbying power of AI, software-enabled devices

focus

How one medical school became remarkably diverse

Lessons Learned: This is why you network to find that industry job you want

23andMe had bad news about my health. I wish a person had delivered it

Mega Millions jackpot estimated at record $1.58 billion for Tuesday's drawing

As demand for Covid shots wanes, Moderna seeks its next success

Wegovy cuts risk of cardiovascular events by 20%, study finds

As demand for Covid shots wanes, Moderna seeks its next success

Zapping the brain for stroke rehab: Pivotal clinical trial begins

Wildfire smoke exposes gaps in outdoor worker protections

Ohioans vote in high

Wikipedia

FTX founder Sam Bankman

Sage's campaign to raise awareness of postpartum depression hits a nerve

Wegovy cuts risk of cardiovascular events by 20%, study finds

Listen: More tumult at BIO & coercive care for sickle cell patients

Choosing scientific sides in the fight against Alzheimer's

Trump attorney outlines possible Jan. 6 legal defenses, but some experts are skeptical

entertainment

Wikipedia

Wikipedia

explore