Caristo’s FDA Clearance for AI-Powered Heart Attack Prevention
March 18, 2025 The Big Picture Heart disease remains the world’s leading killer, claiming nearly 18 million lives globally each year. In the U.S. alone, roughly 805,000 people have a heart attack annually—one every 40 seconds. Caristo Diagnostics is stepping into this high-stakes arena with new FDA clearance for its AI-driven plaque analysis, aiming to […]
MARKINTEL PULSE: WEEKLY MEDTECH & IMAGING BRIEF – March 14, 2025
Edition: March 14, 2025 Focus: Medical Imaging Developments (Photon-Counting CT, AI-Driven Cardiac Imaging, Handheld Ultrasound, and M&A) ONE BIG THING Siemens’ photon-counting CT technology is poised to save hospitals millions by reducing unnecessary cardiac tests, signaling a shift toward faster, more cost-effective imaging. WHY IT MATTERS Industry leaders and payors increasingly prioritize innovations that improve […]
Philips Unveils AI-Powered Imaging and Cloud Solutions to Transform Radiology
Feb 2025 Key Takeaways Announcement Highlights Per Philips’ press release at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) 2025, new product unveilings include: These innovations are intended to address radiologist burnout, variability in diagnostic quality, and the rising cost pressures facing healthcare organizations globally. Exhibit 1 Philips AI Solutions & Their Key Benefits Solution Feature Clinical […]
Marketstrat Reintroduces itself with a Fresh Look and an AI-Focused Vision
Jan 2025 We’re thrilled to announce Marketstrat’s renewed direction—complete with a new website, expanded offerings, and a bold focus on AI and analytics. Over the past few months, we’ve worked behind the scenes to revamp our Markintel™ and GrowthEngine™ solutions, developing new proprietary frameworks that deliver actionable insights for healthcare, medtech, and life sciences. This […]
MedTech Under Fire: How Tariffs Are Reshaping Medical Imaging and Global Healthcare
Key Takeaways: Tariffs Affect Core Components: Recent U.S. tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China—and retaliatory duties—now include a range of medical device components and finished products, particularly medical imaging and AI-driven technologies. Cost Escalations & Price Pressures: With steel and aluminum tariffs at 10–25% and further levies on electronic components (often 25% on Chinese imports), […]
AI in Healthcare Takes Center Stage at the RCR Global AI Conference 2025
The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR), in partnership with the National Health Service (NHS), hosted its inaugural Global AI Conference on February 3–4, 2025, at the QEII Centre in London and online. This milestone event united over 120 leading AI experts across radiology, oncology, and various clinical specialties to explore the transformative potential of artificial […]
Advancing Precision Care: Transformative Advancements From GE Healthcare at JPM 2025
Jan 14, 2025 The 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference provided a fascinating snapshot of where healthcare is heading, with leaders across the industry outlining their visions for innovation and growth. Among the standout presentations this year was from GE Healthcare’s President and CEO, Peter Arduini, who discussed transformative advancements in medical imaging, artificial intelligence […]
Key Takeaways and Predictions from the 2025 J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
San Francisco, January 2025 – The 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference convened over 8,000 healthcare leaders and featured presentations from more than 500 companies. From M&A activity to AI-driven transformations, the conference showcased emerging trends and strategic opportunities for healthcare, medtech, and biopharma stakeholders. Conference Highlights Surge in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)Johnson & Johnson’s […]
From Prototype to Patient: Innovative GTM Approaches for MedTech/Life Sciences Success
Healthcare, pharma, and medtech companies operate in one of the most complex and rapidly evolving markets. As AI-driven diagnostics, digital therapeutics, and precision medicine advance, the pressure to launch effectively—and remain compliant—has never been greater. A robust Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy can be the deciding factor between stagnation and sustainable growth, particularly given new considerations such […]
