Top 10 medtech deals in the first half of 2026

Boston Scientific, Medtronic and Stryker were among the companies to ink deals to move into markets that are expanding quickly.

By Nick Paul Taylor • July 6, 2026

HHS details takeaways from sweeping AI request for information

The healthcare sector wants the HHS to coordinate its AI strategy across agencies, provide implementation and governance support, and offer help in evaluating AI tools, leaders said Thursday.

By Emily Olsen • June 29, 2026

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Robotic surgery's innovation boom

Surgical robotics is one of the most exciting spaces in the medical device industry, with companies developing new systems and battling for market share.

By MedTech Dive staff

Aidoc wins breakthrough nod for AI that reads chest X-rays

Aidoc is working on an artificial intelligence feature that would analyze chest X-rays and generate preliminary reports for more than 100 findings.

By Elise Reuter • June 26, 2026

BD’s Bilal Muhsin talks AI in connected care

Muhsin discussed how BD is rolling out a new medication dispenser and a software platform that pulls together data from the company’s various devices.

By Elise Reuter • Updated June 25, 2026

Medtronic set for Stealth AXiS expansion in Europe

With the CE mark for ear, nose and throat procedures, the advanced surgical navigation platform will be available to more surgeons across the region.

By Susan Kelly • June 9, 2026

Reinventing the stethoscope and cardiopulmonary care

AI-powered smart stethoscopes are making early disease detection easier than ever.

May 18, 2026

Artera gets FDA clearance for AI breast cancer risk prediction tool

The company launched in 2023 with $90 million in funding from organizations including Johnson & Johnson’s venture capital arm.

By Nick Paul Taylor • May 12, 2026

Bayesian Health gets FDA nod for AI sepsis detection tool

Created by Johns Hopkins University researchers, the early warning system for sepsis aims to help physicians detect the serious condition earlier.

By Elise Reuter • May 12, 2026

Abbott gets FDA nod, CE mark for AI-enabled imaging device

The device joins a portfolio of vascular technologies that generated 9.5% sales growth on a comparable basis in the first quarter.

By Nick Paul Taylor • May 4, 2026

Aidoc raises $150M to advance clinical AI foundation model

The company wants AI to support all complex diagnostic decisions by 2030 to prevent diagnostic errors and delays.

By Nick Paul Taylor • May 1, 2026

Medtronic secures CE mark for Stealth AXiS surgical system

Receiving the clearance positions Medtronic to launch a product that combines surgical planning, navigation and robotics in Europe.

By Nick Paul Taylor • April 29, 2026

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.

By Nick Paul Taylor • April 23, 2026

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.

By Elise Reuter • April 22, 2026

From imaging to understanding, how real-time 3D is evolving the clinic of the future

Nextgen 3D imaging turns complex scans into clear insight, elevating patient understanding and clinical decision making.

April 20, 2026

GE HealthCare, RadNet expand AI mammography collaboration

The partnership adds access to a workflow for second reads of complex cases and other software features made by RadNet subsidiary DeepHealth.

By Elise Reuter • April 17, 2026

Philips secures FDA clearance for AI-enabled CT system

The company aims to increase its share of the premium CT device market through 2028.

By Nick Paul Taylor • April 17, 2026

Philips wins FDA clearance for imaging device developed with Edwards

The system uses AI to optimize the placement of Edwards’ mitral valve repair device.

By Nick Paul Taylor • March 27, 2026

Thermo Fisher completes $8.9B buyout of Clario

Thermo Fisher plans to create a fast-growing business by integrating Clario’s data capture and management system with its existing capabilities.

By Nick Paul Taylor • March 25, 2026

GE HealthCare wins FDA nod for photon-counting CT technology

The 510(k) decision clears the company to challenge Siemens Healthineers for an emerging part of the CT imaging sector.

By Nick Paul Taylor • March 24, 2026

RadNet to acquire radiology AI company Gleamer

The acquisition will expand RadNet’s routine imaging portfolio and presence outside the U.S.

By Nick Paul Taylor • March 3, 2026

Labcorp expands PathAI pact to roll out digital pathology platform in US

Labcorp’s pathologists will use the software to review, interpret and manage digital images of slides for primary diagnosis.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Feb. 25, 2026

GE HealthCare, BARDA ink $35M expansion to AI-enabled imaging deal

The jointly funded project positions GE HealthCare to develop ultrasound technologies that non-expert users can operate.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Feb. 18, 2026

Medtronic nets FDA clearance for robotic spine system

Called Stealth AXiS, the surgical system builds on Medtronic’s Mazor robotic platform, as the medical device maker takes market share in the $15 billion cranial and spinal technologies sector.

By Susan Kelly • Feb. 18, 2026

Siemens Healthineers, Mayo Clinic partner on neurodegenerative disease, cancer

An expanded collaboration between the two organizations will focus on prostate cancer and metastatic liver tumors, in addition to certain neurological disorders.

By Susan Kelly • Feb. 13, 2026

Epic rolls out AI charting tool as scribe market heats up

The vendor could prove a significant competitor in the AI notetaking space, given Epic’s leading market share in electronic health records.

By Emily Olsen • Feb. 6, 2026