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    Healthcare organizations are underprepared for quantum computing threats

    Once scientists are able to develop practical quantum computers, the technology could quickly break the encryption methods protecting patient data. Experts say healthcare leaders should start preparing for that reality today.

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    Boston Scientific names Joseph Fitzgerald as chief operating officer

    Fitzgerald will oversee three newly established reportable segments as Boston Scientific works to bounce back from guidance cuts.

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    Medtronic names Felicia Kurz as cardiac ablation VP, GM

    Kurz’s appointment comes as Medtronic enjoys strong growth in electrophysiology therapies thanks to demand for its pulsed field ablation devices.

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    Apple ordered to pay Masimo $184M in interest on patent damages

    A U.S. district court ruled that Apple owes prejudgment interest on the $634 million in damages it incurred for infringing Masimo’s pulse oximetry patent.

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    UK backs continuous oversight of AI medical devices

    The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency adopted 44 recommendations, including a call for AI-enabled devices to be monitored throughout their working life.

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    Stryker CEO Kevin Lobo to resign

    Lobo will step down on Dec. 31 as CEO after more than 15 years at Stryker. Chief operating officer Spencer Stiles will lead the company.

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    Abbott gets FDA nod for updates to heart failure monitoring system

    Patients can view their pulmonary artery pressure readings on their phone with the CardioMEMS updates, giving them a more active role in their care.

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    BD strikes supply chain pact with Trump administration

    BD plans to increase U.S. production of essential medical consumables in exchange for relief from future tariffs on its products.

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    Top medtech conferences in 2027

    From AdvaMed’s meeting in San Francisco to a robotics conference in Rome, next year’s calendar is already filled with medtech events to attend.