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Telehealth: Trump EO Would Extend Payments, While CMS Proposes Permanent Rule

 
• By Sue Darcey

An executive order signed by the US president calls on the Medicare agency to extend telehealth reimbursements beyond the pandemic.

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Supported by a new presidential executive order, the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is proposing to make permanent a series of reimbursements for telehealth services it has temporarily allowed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The Executive Order on Improving Rural Health and Telehealth Access,” signed by President Trump late Monday and announced by the CMS on 4 August, is designed to help Medicare patients better access their health care providers “by implementing new flexibility regarding what services may be provided by telehealth, who may provide them, and in what

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Medical Devices Not The Focus Of FDA’s Plans To Step Up Foreign Inspections, Expert Says

 
• By Brian Bossetta

The US FDA recently announced plans to carry out more unannounced inspections of foreign facilities. But those inspections will primarily target drug producers, with less attention and resources allocated to those making devices.

Faster Device Certification Among Keys To Unlocking Innovation In EU MedTech Sector

 
• By Amanda Maxwell

While MedTech Europe sharpens its focus on what the EU most urgently needs to advance the medtech market in four targeted measures, the European Commission has also unveiled four priorities for 2025.

State And International Enforcement Agencies May Step Up Amid Uncertain Federal Environment

 
• By Elizabeth Orr

States and international regulatory bodies may increase their US enforcement role following federal staff cuts, Hyman Phelps & McNamara attorneys said in a recent webinar. The attorneys also expect False Claims Act enforcement and public health to remain key areas of focus at the federal level.

Consumer Healthtech Investment Totaled $4.5BN In 2024, But Bar Is High Amid Economic Uncertainty

 
• By Marion Webb

Global investment in consumer healthtech increased by 9% year-over-year in 2024, totaling $4.5bn, with significant interest in mental health solutions, according to Galen Growth. While the first quarter of 2025 saw raised confidence and investments, the Trump administration’s new tariffs and sweeping changes to healthcare have introduced new uncertainties.

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Consumer Healthtech Investment Totaled $4.5BN In 2024, But Bar Is High Amid Economic Uncertainty

 
• By Marion Webb

Global investment in consumer healthtech increased by 9% year-over-year in 2024, totaling $4.5bn, with significant interest in mental health solutions, according to Galen Growth. While the first quarter of 2025 saw raised confidence and investments, the Trump administration’s new tariffs and sweeping changes to healthcare have introduced new uncertainties.

FDA And Boston Scientific Face Legal Action Over Spinal Device Safety

 
• By Elizabeth Orr

A patient, Dena Lawler, is suing Boston Scientific and the US FDA over alleged harm from a spinal stimulator device. Lawler claims inadequate regulatory review allowed dangerous modifications to the device, which then caused her pain and other health issues. She is calling for reconsideration of the device approvals.

California Medtech Firms Resolve Patent Dispute Over Delivery Catheters

 
• By Brian Bossetta

Route 92 says it has reached a settlement with Q’Apel Medical over patent claims concerning its Tenzing delivery catheters.