Medical Technology

Medical Device & Technology is the Medical Economics hub for news and analysis on the medical devices shaping care. We cover FDA clearances, emerging tech, funding and industry trends, university tech transfer and device industry leadership, with a goal to providing physicians, investors, and health‑care executives the insight to choose, fund, and deploy breakthrough tools.

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Why patients and clinicians trust voice for mental wellness screening

By Henry O’Connell

July 30th 2025

Voice-based mental wellness screenings gain trust among patients and clinicians, offering a non-invasive, effective solution for mental health assessment.

Cardiosense wearable heart monitor: ©Cardiosense

Cardiosense wins FDA Clearance for wearable heart monitor, CardioTag

By Todd Shryock

July 30th 2025

Real-world use of RenovoCath device launches: ©Juan Gartner - stock.adobe.com

RenovoRx launches post-marketing study to advance real-world use of RenovoCath Device

By Todd Shryock

July 28th 2025

Edwards Lifesciences reports double-digit growth: ©Tadamichi - stock.adobe.com

Edwards Lifesciences reports double-digit sales growth, raises 2025 guidance

By Todd Shryock

July 25th 2025

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MeMed unveils first fingerstick test to rapidly differentiate between bacterial and viral infections

By Todd Shryock

July 24th 2025

Data & Analytics

Explore the role of data in the use of medical devices to drive improved outcomes. Content will cover topics such as data analytics, patient outcomes, population health, machine learning, interoperability, and patient safety initiatives.

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Clinical ShowCase™: Forming a Personalized Treatment Plan for a Patient With ANCA-Associated Vasculitis

Addressing Healthcare Inequities: Tailoring Cancer Screening Plans to Address Inequities in Care

SimulatED™: Diagnosing and Treating Alzheimer’s Disease in the Modern Era

SimulatED™: Understanding the Role of Genetic Testing in Patient Selection for Anti-Amyloid Therapy

Patient, Provider & Caregiver Connection™: Understanding the Patient Journey to Provide Personalized Care for Generalized Pustular Psoriasis

Cases and Conversations™: Applying Best Practices to Prevent Shingles in Your Practice

Clinical Consultations™: Addressing Elevated Phosphate Levels in Patients with END-STAGE Kidney Disease (ESKD)

Advances In: Managing Hyperphosphatemia in Chronic Kidney Disease – Bridging Treatment Gaps With Novel Therapies

Burst CME™: Addressing Inadequate Response to Anti-TNF Therapy in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Community Practice Connections™: Cases and Conversations – Keeping Up with Novel Approaches to Managing ANCA-Associated Vasculitis

Burst CME: Targeted Therapy for Optimal Psoriasis Management

Cases and Conversations™: A Horizon View of Continuous Monitoring Systems for Diabetes Management

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Primary care physicians and orthopedics: a new virtual solution to comanage your patients

Jay Kimmel, MD

October 24th 2023

Musculoskeletal ailments are common, but treating them can be expensive, time-consuming – even risky. Online collaboration offers a better way to help.

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AI’s race-based medical advice could harm patients

Richard Payerchin

October 23rd 2023

Bias and inaccuracies creep in depending on questions about Black, White patients.

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Patients don’t understand use of AI in health care, and many don’t trust it

Richard Payerchin

October 12th 2023

Lack of knowledge leaves room for doubt even as more physicians use artificial intelligence for some element of medicine.

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Researchers describe efforts to make new digital connections with patients

Richard Payerchin

October 11th 2023

Federal agency funds studies on wearables, smart devices, apps and connectivity.

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FDA forming advisory committee on new digital technologies in health care

Richard Payerchin

October 11th 2023

AI is part of it, but not the only factor as physicians and patients interact with computers.

Harnessing AI to improve the health care experience: It’s not as fraught as you think

Nele Jessel, MD

October 5th 2023

For too long, technology has created burdens for physicians. Here are ways it can become an assistant instead of an annoyance.

Why health care organizations need to build trust to drive digital transformation

Kevin Benner, Ph.D.

September 27th 2023

Payers and providers must build trust among their patient bases to gain access to more quality data. But trust isn’t built overnight.

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Can gene editing transform health care?

Mike Szczesny

September 8th 2023

The exciting possibilities of gene editing.

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Practice Academy Summer 2023: Private Markets, Medical Professionals, and a New Horizon of Opportunity

August 31st 2023

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Physicians are on the brink of failure with their patients. Can it be prevented?

Vik Krishnan, MBA

August 9th 2023

How advances in patient engagement technology help physicians overcome challenges and maximize profits by focusing less on administrative tasks and more on patient care.

Amazon expanding its virtual care service

Jeffrey Bendix

August 1st 2023

Customers nationwide can connect with providers 24/7 to treat many common health problems

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New method shows promise for extracting SDoH data from clinical records

Jeffrey Bendix

July 28th 2023

Algorithm identifies relevant information entered as free-form text

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Leveraging AI to minimize clinician burnout

Mark Gingrich

July 10th 2023

The purpose of any technology is to improve a process or solve a problem. Is AI ready for that role?

AI Special Report: Will ChatGPT and other tools transform medicine?

Medical Economics Staff

July 7th 2023

Medical Economics takes an in-depth look at the rising interest in AI, ChatGPT-like large language model programs, and the impact on physicians and medicine.