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How can wearables be used in clinical trials? FDA outlines best practices

Digital health technologies used in studies should be validated and measure outcomes that matter to patients, the FDA said.

Siemens Healthineers, Philips awarded ARPA-H funds for stroke robots

The federal program aims to get stroke patients treated faster through autonomous mechanical thrombectomy. Several organizations will share up to $175.3 million in funding to develop robots.

Cyberattacks have plagued the medtech industry in 2026

Stryker, Medtronic and Abbott are among the collection of medical device firms that have disclosed cyberattacks this year. Check out MedTech Dive's roundup of coverage.

Baxter hires CFO from Smith & Nephew

John Rogers, who has experience leading change at companies, is expected to help Baxter's turnaround gain traction. He joins Baxter after the company has spun out two business units.

Vitestro secures FDA nod for robotic blood draw device

The Food and Drug Administration hailed the potential of the first-of-its-kind device to counter the U.S. phlebotomist shortage.

Trump nominates policy aide Overton to lead FDA

Heidi Overton, a medical doctor and veteran of the America First think tank, currently serves as deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council.

FDA seeks feedback on generative AI regulations

The agency published a discussion paper this week as it considers the "unique risks" and potential promise of generative AI for patient care.

GE HealthCare names new CFO

William Grogan will take over the chief finance job vacated by Jay Saccaro. Stifel analysts called Grogan's "no-nonsense" mindset on setting expectations a strength.

5 questions on Abbott’s glucose-ketone sensors

As Abbott prepares to launch its first dual-analyte sensor, endocrinologists talked to MedTech Dive about considerations for continuous ketone monitoring.

Baxter’s interim CFO leaves for Cardinal Health

Anita Zielinski will join Cardinal Health in November as its new chief accounting officer.

How Guardant aims to expand cancer screening with a blood test

Sam Asgarian, Guardant Health's vice president of clinical development, discusses the progress and challenges of blood-based testing in colorectal and multicancer screening.

Baylor Genetics discloses patient information exposed in cyberattack

A third party may have accessed test results and Social Security numbers held by the genetic testing company.

FDA names second participant in TEMPO digital health pilot

Cadence, a company that makes AI-enabled software to support hypertension management, will join the pilot, which allows companies to collect real-world data through Medicare.