Intuitive Surgical
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Devices & Diagnostics, Startups
Moon Surgical Snags $55.5M for Its Robotic Laparoscopy Assistant
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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Hospitals, Devices & Diagnostics
BMI no longer limiting factor for kidney transplant thanks to robotic surgery
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus joins three other hospitals in offering robotic kidney transplant surgery, making such transplants available to patients with a BMI over 40. Historically, those with BMI greater than 40 could not undergo kidney transplant surgery because of higher risks to them.
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Payer’s Place: Dawn Maroney
Dawn Maroney, President, Markets of Alignment Health and CEO of Alignment Health Plan, to discuss how they are using technology to provide better service and care to consumers.
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Hospitals sue surgical robot maker, saying it forced them into restrictive contracts
Health systems filed two separate class action lawsuits against surgical robot maker Intuitive Surgical. They allege that the company used its market power to force them to sign restrictive repair contracts and buy replacement parts at high prices.
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Intuitive Surgical forms $100M joint venture in China targeting lung cancer
Intuitive Surgical is forming a joint venture in China targeting diagnosis of lung cancer by creating new products
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Health IT, Devices & Diagnostics
What does analytics mean to Intuitive Surgical?
The word analytics is bandied about a lot in healthcare these days, and the CEO of Intuitive Surgical explains what it can mean in the context of surgical robotics.
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The Rise of Robotics in Med Tech
Robots represent a vision of the future, a vision that inspires two parts amazement and one part fear of being replaced by superior machines. In manufacturing, robots have been deployed since the 1960’s to exceed human precision and productivity. This same potential exists in the provision of healthcare, but to date robots have barely made a dent.
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Devices & Diagnostics, MedCity Influencers, Startups
The Three Greatest Pivots in Medtech
For medtech-ers taking cues from the Internet startup world, consider The Lean Start-Up. The basic tenet […]
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Applying Remote Patient Monitoring to Surgery Prep and Recovery, Oncology and Women’s Health
Join us to learn about the latest trends in remote monitoring and how to extend its benefits beyond chronic conditions to more patients – all while using fewer staff resources.
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Payer’s Place: Dr. Anil Singh
Dr. Anil Singh shares his insights into the strategies employed by the organization to identify the most effective digital solutions for their members.
