In 2025, the medtech sector saw a noteworthy transaction value spike to $92.8 billion, largely fueled by three major acquisitions, but overall M&A activity remained muted with only 46 deals reported. Prominent transactions included Abbott Laboratories’ $23.5 billion acquisition of Exact Sciences, reflecting sustained interest in molecular diagnostics. Despite these high-profile deals, the M&A landscape faced challenges from regulatory uncertainties and economic pressures, leading to extended diligence and tighter execution standards. Looking ahead, the report suggests companies with strong digital infrastructures and measurable clinical outcomes may be better positioned to navigate these complexities in the evolving healthcare environment.

Medtech M&A Hits $92.8B in 2025: Three Mega-Deals Lead Surge MobiHealthNews

UnitedHealthcare has delayed its planned policy limiting coverage for remote physiologic monitoring (RPM) to heart failure and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, which was initially set to begin in January 2026. This controversial decision has drawn criticism for contradicting existing scientific evidence that supports the benefits of RPM for various conditions, such as anxiety, COPD, diabetes, and obstructive sleep apnea. Health experts warn that restricting coverage may hinder advancements in managing cardiovascular diseases and might negatively impact patient care. As RPM adoption grows—particularly within Medicare—healthcare professionals must closely monitor these developments to advocate for effective technologies that improve patient outcomes.

UnitedHealthcare Delays Controversial Policy Limiting Remote Monitoring Coverage Healthcare Finance News

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a planned merger between NYC Health + Hospitals and Maimonides Health, pending legal approval, which aims to integrate Maimonides' extensive community network into the city's public health care system. This partnership is set to enhance care coordination, improve financial stability through higher Medicaid reimbursements, and implement the Epic electronic health record platform. The merger, supported by a $2.2 billion investment over five years, positions to improve health care delivery and patient access, particularly for underserved populations in Brooklyn. The collaboration reflects a strategic move to strengthen New York's safety net health care framework and could serve as a model for similar initiatives in other urban areas.

NYC Health + Hospitals and Maimonides Announce Historic Merger for Enhanced Care nyc.gov

In late 2025, various organizations began launching artificial intelligence (AI) certification programs to standardize practices in healthcare, reflecting an industry shift towards establishing ethical and technical benchmarks. This development follows the discontinuation of the Coalition for Health AI's proposed nationwide AI assurance labs, highlighting the ongoing regulatory void in health AI. President Trump's executive order aims to create a national framework for AI, though details remain vague, suggesting a preference for voluntary compliance over stringent regulation. The initiatives by the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission and the Consumer Technology Association represent significant steps toward ensuring accountability in AI applications in clinical care.

AI Certification Initiatives Surge as Trump Orders National Framework Fierce Healthcare