The evolution of patient-matched medical devices represents more than just innovation in manufacturing and design. It marks a shift in clinical philosophy. Instead of shaping patients to fit implants, clinicians and device developers are harnessing technology to shape treatments around the individual.

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The future of surgery will be shaped less by what our tools can do than by how well our systems help humans think when it matters most. The question is no longer whether the OR will evolve. It’s who will lead the transition

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[Sponsored] High-quality surgical instruments are nonnegotiable in modern healthcare, but escalating costs are forcing leaders and clinicians to rethink how and where they source them.

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A future where ambient technology is integrated across all hospital spaces — patient rooms, ORs, even waiting areas — will revolutionize decision-making to improve care.

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As it deepens its push into healthcare, LG is developing more tools and workstations aimed at supporting clinical workflows. National sales leader Jim Salamon said the company’s innovations are designed around clinician needs, such as the desire for more lifelike color representation and lightweight displays that can be set up easily for home use.

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Corvus, a Chicago-based startup aiming to simplify the surgical referrals process, announced its launch. The company’s AI platform helps healthcare teams manage inbound surgical referrals more efficiently, ensuring patients are routed to the right treatment while also optimizing operating room utilization.

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Relentlessly, rates of chronic disease, depression, and medication use continue to rise — if there were ever a time to implement alternative preventive health tools in clinical practice, now is certainly it. 

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As operating environments become more complex, every element and system must be reliable, safe, and compliant with the web of regulations. Testing is the antidote to address these issues, however, this presents a significant testing burden. Here are some key challenges.

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[Sponsored] Explore Miami’s best rhinoplasty surgeons and clinics, backed by expert insight, verified credentials and patient-approved care.

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[Sponsored] Explore top-tier aesthetic certification programs that blend theory with hands-on training — perfect for health care pros ready to elevate their practice.

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The industry needs smart conversations that challenge assumptions and invite the full spectrum of voices to the table to ensure technology evolves in a way that’s not only clinically sound, but ethically aligned with what patients and providers need most.

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To prepare for an autonomous surgical future, medtech leaders should explore the practical implications of potential scenarios, and structure investment accordingly. The key is to develop a living roadmap that drives decisions on a day-by-day basis, drawing on macro- and micro-trends.

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Caresyntax closed a $180 million Series C extension round, bringing its Series C fundraising total to $310 million. The company sells AI-based precision surgery technology that unifies operating room data on a single platform.

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Banner Health is deploying Qventus’ perioperative technology across the entire organization following the success of an initial pilot. The software integrates with EHRs and uses machine learning to automate operating room scheduling processes and maximize surgical caseloads.

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Butterfly Network announced a product co-development deal with surgical robotics startup Mendaera, in which the startup will build custom robotics around Butterfly’s ultrasound-on-a-chip technology to create a new system designed for better surgical precision and consistency. Both partners expect to complete the product’s FDA submission by 2025.

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[Sponsored] OmniLife Health’s initial focus with its complex care coordination platform is organ transplant care.

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A new Duke study shows that KelaHealth’s platform was associated with a 21% reduction in acute kidney injury and a 24% decrease in costly readmissions following colorectal surgery. The platform delivers insights about individual patients’ surgical risks and what their care journeys should look like.

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[Sponsored] A webinar sponsored by AVIA Health and SeamlessMD will discuss the latest trends in remote monitoring and how to extend these benefits beyond chronic conditions all while using fewer staff resources.

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Researchers at UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh created and deployed a machine learning algorithm that flags patients who are at high risk for postsurgical complications. The research team recently published research validating the tool in JAMA Network Open — the study found that the health system’s model outperforms the industry standard.

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Moon Surgical recently raised $55.5 million for its robotic surgical assistant, which has earned regulatory clearance in the U.S. and European Union. The startup also appointed Fred Moll, founder of Intuitive Surgical and Auris Health, as independent chair of its board.

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After adopting Qventus’ perioperative solution, Allina Health has seen significant gains in surgical case volume and operating room efficiency in just a few months of using the software. The health system’s vice president of surgical services and orthopedics recommended that other health systems adopt automation technology. He said the ROI was clear, but the health system declined to provide actual dollar figures.

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Palo Alto-based Theator makes technology to help providers understand the high level of variability in outcomes among common surgical procedures. The startup recently uncovered a key reason why patient suffer complications after hysterectomies, and it stems from the fact that surgeons lack a standardized set of safety practices to which they must adhere.

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Miach Orthopaedics — a medical device company focused on restoring torn ACLs instead of reconstructing them — recently received $40 million in funding. The capital will be used to expand the U.S. commercial rollout of the company’s implantable device, which received FDA de novo clearance in 2020.

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[Sponsored] Surgery management has emerged as a key area where employers are collaborating with providers through companies like Transcarent to provide more informed guidance on surgery care delivery options for the best patient outcomes and experience.

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FundamentalVR, a startup that sells virtual reality and haptic software for medical simulation, recently closed a $20 million Series B funding round. The company will use the funds to invest in Fundamental Surgery, its platform that recreate the sights, sounds and sensations that surgeons experience during medical procedures.

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[Sponsored] We are building upon the foundation of digital laparoscopy and adding machine vision, augmented intelligence, and deep learning capabilities.

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The telehealth giant struck a partnership with Proximie, which uses augmented reality to let clinicians virtually “scrub in” to operating rooms. 

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Osso VR, which uses VR modules to prepare surgeons for hands-on training and demo medical devices, raised $27 million in funding. 

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Check out news from healthcare startups including Carrum Health, Seven Bridges Genomics, Outcomes4Me and more.

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Activ Surgical is building hardware-agnostic surgical software that allows surgical systems to collaborate with surgeons. Founder and Chief Science and Medical Officer Dr. Peter Kim and CEO Todd Usen discussed the company’s goals in an emailed response to questions.

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