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MD+DI Senior Editor. I have covered medtech news for 17 years. My 5-year plan is to get to level 50 on Pokémon Go. All opinions expressed here are my own.

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Whistleblower Retaliation Suit Cost Medical Device Company $25.1M

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By Amanda Pedersen 
| Let’s Talk Medtech
Trivia Tuesday: A former sales manager of what medical device company was awarded $25.1 million in a whistleblower retaliation suit in 2017? Amanda Pedersen,Senior Editor,MD+DI, Informa Markets – Engineering In 2017, a Los Angeles jury socked Cardiovascular Systems with $25.1 million in damages in a whistleblower retaliation lawsuit. The company was acquired by Abbott in 2023. Steven Babyak worked for Cardiovascular Systems starting in 2012.
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Ctrl+Alt+Diagnose: Trading Bedside Manner for ChatGPT

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By Amanda Pedersen 
| Let’s Talk Medtech
Your mom calls her doctor. You Google your symptoms. Your teen asks ChatGPT. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. A recent survey of 1,000 U.S.-based consumers commissioned by Weave sheds light on how patients across generations use online resources for health research and how it impacts their interactions with healthcare providers.
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Is Medtech Hungry for M&A?

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By Amanda Pedersen 
| Let’s Talk Medtech
Which medical device companies have an appetite for acquisitions in 2026, and which companies do not? Here's what medtech CEOs are saying about their M&A strategy this year. Amanda Pedersen,Senior Editor,MD+DI, Informa Markets – Engineering When it comes to medical device M&A this year, some companies are chomping at the bit while others are focused elsewhere. Find out what medtech CEOs are saying about their M&A strategy in 2026.
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