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Elena Richter

Senior Editor, AI Healthcare

Elena Richter specializes in clinical AI applications, medical imaging algorithms, and AI-driven drug discovery. Her work investigates how machine learning improves diagnostic accuracy.

elena.richter@medtechdaily.org

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Medical Devices

Global Medical Device Market Heads Toward $1.29 Trillion: IVD and Hospital Procurement Are Reshaping the Industry’s Competitive Landscape

Based on the latest report data from Future Market Insights, the global medical device market is projected to grow from USD 719.63 billion in 2026 to USD 1,288.75 billion in 2036. Behind the 6% compound annual growth rate is a synchronized restructuring of procurement logic, regional momentum, and regulatory pathways.

Elena Richter7 min read
MedTech Briefs

Medtech Industry Weekly: Capital pours into neural interfaces and AI imaging, while FDA approvals accelerate the launch of innovative devices.

This article reviews the important developments in the global medical technology sector during the third week of April 2025, covering financing, FDA approvals, clinical trials, and M&A collaborations, and analyzes the impact of technological trends such as neural interfaces, AI-assisted diagnosis, and leadless pacing on the industry.

Elena Richter6 min read
Medical Devices

Wearable Medical Device Market: The Road from Consumer Health to Clinical Standards

According to the report, the global wearable medical device market reached $44.5 billion in 2025, and is expected to grow to $167.8 billion by 2035, at a compound annual growth rate of 14.2%. CMS expanding reimbursement for remote monitoring, the EU's digital health strategy, and the miniaturization of biosensors are the main drivers.

Elena Richter4 min read
MedTech Briefs

Epic Executive Exodus: A Sign of Talent Drain at the Electronic Health Records Giant

Electronic health records giant Epic Systems has recently experienced a wave of senior executive departures, including President Sumit Rana and AI R&D head Seth Hain, among others. This series of personnel changes has sparked industry attention on the company's future strategy and competition in the healthcare technology talent market.

Elena Richter2 min read
Digital Health

Smartwatch data is rich but clinical integration is weak: Why only 6% of doctors truly use wearable devices?

Although smartwatch health data is becoming increasingly abundant, according to the latest survey by the American Medical Association (AMA), only 6% of doctors integrate it into their clinical workflow. Insurance reimbursement barriers, doubts about data authenticity, and difficulties in integrating with electronic health records are the main bottlenecks.

Elena Richter3 min read