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    Tandem eyes Medicare coverage expansion for Type 2

    CMO Jordan Pinsker said Tandem hopes to expand Medicare coverage of its automated insulin delivery systems using new data shared at ATTD.

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    Sponsored by Veeva MedTech

    Cardinal Health turns complaints into quality improvements

    Transform complaint management with a single source of truth.

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    Dexcom rejects claims of unauthorized device changes in FDA warning letter

    A company spokesperson said Dexcom plans to resolve the agency's concerns but stated no design changes were made to its glucose sensors.

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    J&J launches energy generator compatible with Ottava robot

    Johnson & Johnson said the Dualto energy system’s design allows for up to 46% less footprint than separate generators.

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    Abbott snags early CE mark for Volt PFA device

    With PFA becoming physicians’ preferred ablation method for treating AFib, Abbott is pushing to catch up with rival systems already on the market.

  • Robert F. Kennedy Jr., U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services departs after testifying in a confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on January 30, 2025 in Washington, D.C.
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    HHS overhaul

    HHS to cut 10,000 employees in major restructuring under RFK Jr.

    Advamed CEO Scott Whitaker said Thursday that “any reduction in force should be accompanied by policy and regulatory improvements that encourage innovation in medtech.”

    Updated March 27, 2025
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    Newly public Beta Bionics reports sales surge; Dexcom hires CCO

    Sales of Beta Bionics insulin pumps spiked 145% in the fourth quarter behind solid new patient starts. Elsewhere, former Masimo exec Jon Coleman joined Dexcom, and Sibionics’ CGM earned the CE mark.

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    Dexcom’s FDA warning letter reveals unauthorized changes to sensors

    Dexcom made a significant design change to a component used in its sensors and did not adequately validate the change, according to the warning letter.

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    Solventum cuts 800 positions

    CEO Bryan Hanson told investors last week that the restructuring plan would save Solventum $120 million annually.

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    Makary confirmed by Senate as FDA commissioner

    The Johns Hopkins surgeon will helm the agency as layoffs loom and important decisions on treatments for rare and infectious diseases await.

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    Senate committee advances Dr. Oz to lead CMS

    Democrats on the Senate Finance Committee criticized the physician and TV personality ahead of the vote Tuesday for avoiding questions about potential cuts to Medicaid.

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    Deep Dive

    5 tips for building a predetermined change control plan

    The new framework is intended to make postmarket changes easier for products. Experts recommend having a clear roadmap and contacting regulators early.

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    Dexcom COO on 15-day glucose sensor, Type 2 coverage

    Jake Leach caught up with MedTech Dive during the ATTD conference to discuss new data on the company’s glucose monitors and an FDA warning letter.

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    Abbott gets FDA nod to begin IVL trial after rivals buy up competition

    J&J acquired the IVL device maker Shockwave Medical last year for $13.1 billion, and Boston Scientific agreed to buy Bolt Medical in January for up to $664 million.

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    23andMe files for bankruptcy; CEO Anne Wojcicki resigns

    The DNA-testing company plans to sell its assets after the board rejected an acquisition proposal from Wojcicki.

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    Academic medical centers say funding cuts jeopardize health research

    Proposed cuts to National Institutes of Health funding threaten a critical pipeline of innovation and discovery necessary to fuel advancements in patient care, according to researchers and provider groups.

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    Q&A

    Why HCA is ‘all in’ on surgical robotics

    Thomas Payne, HCA Healthcare’s national medical director of robotics, explains how the largest U.S. health system is vetting a new crop of market entrants.

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    Labcorp to close Los Angeles site, lay off 73 people

    Labcorp lists the plant as part of its consumer genetics business and plans to begin eliminating positions in May.