Episode: 206 - Medtech MVP 2026: How Health Systems are Adopting Robotics Across Care Settings

At this year’s Medtech MVP, a panel of industry experts explored how robotics are changing healthcare beyond the operating room. Robotic technologies are being deployed across inpatient care, rehabilitation, logistics, and remote patient support. Moderated by Virginia L. Giddings of Edwards Lifesciences, the panel includes Amanda Baumann of Stryker; Nir Goldenberg of Mayo Clinic Ventures; Kate Jackson Hobbs of Intuitive; and Maggie Nixon of Capstan Medical. Together they discuss the workforce, financial, and reimbursement considerations shaping adoption and how AI advancement will affect the future of robotics. 

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Intuitive:
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Capstan Medical:
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