FC Health Index1,428.60+0.42%Novo NordiskDKK 812.4+1.10%Intuitive SurgicalUSD 546.9−0.30%EU AI Act — Art. 6in forceM+7FDA 510(k) AI clearances (YTD)312+18 w/wNHS AI Diagnostic Fund£123mcommittedKarolinska trials open48+2Reimbursement CPT codes (AI)17+1 QFC Health Index1,428.60+0.42%Novo NordiskDKK 812.4+1.10%Intuitive SurgicalUSD 546.9−0.30%EU AI Act — Art. 6in forceM+7FDA 510(k) AI clearances (YTD)312+18 w/wNHS AI Diagnostic Fund£123mcommittedKarolinska trials open48+2Reimbursement CPT codes (AI)17+1 Q
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Medical Devices

Hardware, imaging, surgical systems, and wearables.

Healthcare & MedTech · medical devices

The Hidden Costs Behind Hospital Imaging Replacements

Hospitals replace heavy scanners on rigid cycles dictated by balance sheets rather than clinical necessity. Service contracts and proprietary software keep the hardware locked down.

Mark Hagland · 7 September 2026 · 7 min

Healthcare & MedTech · medical devices

Cardiac Wearables Offer Clear Signals but Unclear Care Paths

Consumer devices can spot irregular heart rhythms with surprising accuracy. Integrating continuous streams of personal data into clinical practice remains a difficult problem.

Mark Hagland · 12 September 2026 · 7 min