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 Khushi Nikhilbhai Panchal Rahul Paul Shyama Sidharrth Pillaii Konathala Saranya |
Advait Sridhar Healthcare Research & Data Analyst Daksha Dhingra Sean Messenger Andrew Lee Chandni Park Michael Ward |
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