Medtech Trends to Watch in 2026

The medtech landscape is rapidly changing driven by powerful forces that are redefining where care is delivered, how technologies compete and how global markets evolve.

Read our new report which combines timely analysis from our top analysts, leading research methodology and data on the trends shaping the medtech industry to help you translate them into thoughtful strategy, smarter investment, stronger partnerships and future success including:

  • Mainland China’s expansion of VBP is reshaping global Medtech economics
  • Continued expansion of opportunities in outpatient and ASC settings
  • Evolving global trade dynamics and their impact on Medtech strategy
  • The GLP‑1 effect: How weight‑loss drugs are reshaping care pathways
  • Enabling technologies are driving platform-based competition across Medtech
  • Key takeaways for the road ahead

Expert analysis and insight into the dynamics shaping the Medtech industry right now

Take a deep dive into the trends and the data shaping the Medtech industry in 2026

Contributing analysts

April Chan-Tsui
Director, Product Operations, DRG Medtech Solutions

K Prasanna Bhat
Healthcare Research & Data Analyst

Khushi Nikhilbhai Panchal
Associate Healthcare Research & Data Analyst

Rahul Paul
Senior Healthcare Research & Data Analyst

Shyama Sidharrth Pillaii
Senior Healthcare Research & Data Analyst

Konathala Saranya
Healthcare Research & Data Analyst

Advait Sridhar
Healthcare Research & Data Analyst

Daksha Dhingra
Healthcare Research & Data Analyst

Sean Messenger
Director & Product Manager, Medtech

Andrew Lee
General Manager, Medtech

Chandni Park
Head, Commercial, Medtech

Michael Ward
Global Head of Thought Leadership, Life Sciences and Healthcare

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Expert analysis and insight into the dynamics shaping the Medtech industry right now