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Surgeons now have an AI assistant in the operating room thanks to Medtronic's new Touch Surgery Aide platform. The FDA-cleared technology delivers real-time insights during procedures, helping surgical teams work smarter and improve patient care.
Surgeons can now track spinal movement in real time during surgery thanks to a newly cleared robotic system that combines planning, navigation, and execution in one platform. The technology aims to make complex spine procedures more precise and predictable for millions of patients.
A 20-year-old program is connecting liberal arts students with real-world scientific breakthroughs, turning undergrads into medtech leaders. Nearly 80% pursue advanced degrees after working on NASA and Mayo Clinic innovations.
Patients with life-threatening conditions will now get faster access to cutting-edge medical devices thanks to a new federal program that eliminates months of insurance wait times. The government is coordinating device approval with insurance coverage, removing one of healthcare's biggest bottlenecks. #
A free program pairing Apple engineers with American manufacturers has helped over 150 businesses modernize their operations with artificial intelligence. Block Imaging, a Michigan medical equipment company, is already using what they learned to work faster and serve healthcare providers better.
California's Jobs First initiative has generated over 61,000 new jobs across the state with $1.6 billion in regional investments. The program tailors job creation strategies to each area's unique industries, from medtech to manufacturing.
Breakthrough medical devices will now get insurance coverage in as little as two months instead of over a year, thanks to a new federal program launched this week. The change means patients could access life-saving heart valves, rhythm devices, and nerve stimulators far sooner.