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Strategic Intelligence: Medical Device Predictions 2026

Publisher GlobalData
Published Jan 14, 2026
Length 33 Pages
SKU # GBDT20850858

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Strategic Intelligence: Medical Device Predictions 2026

Summary

This report identifies the top 10 themes that will impact the medical industry in 2026. For each theme, we offer a set of predictions, identify winners and losers, and point you to further reading.

These 10 themes have been classified into four categories: technology themes, industry themes, ESG themes, and macroeconomic themes. In the following pages, we rank the most disruptive themes in order of importance, with artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and remote patient monitoring as the top three themes for 2026.

Scope
  • 10 top themes have been identified that will impact the medical devices in 2026.
  • Our research shows that companies who invest in the right themes become success stories.
Reasons to Buy
  • Identify key themes that will impact the medical devices industry in 2026.
  • Learn about the most important technologies to focus on in 2026.
  • Learn about geopolitical risks within your supply chain.

Table of Contents

33 Pages
Executive Summary
Top Themes for 2026
Viewing the world’s data by theme helps you make important decisions
Artificial Intelligence
AI is growing rapidly in medical devices
Regulatory and quality systems are maturing
Interoperability will become a competitive differentiator
Winners and losers
Further reading
Data Analytics
Data analytics in medical is continuing to grow
RPM, wearables, and patient-generated data
Shift in regulatory processes
Device lifecycle design and post market surveillance
Winners and losers
Further reading
Remote Patient Monitoring
The RPM market is forecast to reach $13.6 billion by 2033
RPM device acceptance continues to increase
Increase in data integration
RPM may influence device marketing
Winners and losers
Further reading
Cybersecurity
Attack surface is exploding with connected care
Regulatory expectations are hardening
Liability, insurance, contract terms are shifting risk to vendors
Winners and losers
Further reading
Precision Medicine
Precision medicine continues to advance diagnostics
Manufacturing enables customization
Affordable genetic testing helps accelerate precision medicine
Winners and losers
Further reading
Tariffs
Worries about US tariffs raising costs
Uncertainty in medtech supply chains
Tariffs may influence domestic sales
Winners and losers
Further reading
Robotics
Robots are increasingly used in a medical setting
Impact on the aging population
Acceleration in robotics training
Winners and losers
Further reading
Regulation
Medical device regulation is being pulled in two different directions
Regulations continue to impact device approvals
Reimbursement policies impact the device market
Winners and losers
Further reading
Point of Care Diagnostics
New technology is improving performance and usability
Reimbursement and value-based care favor “right test, right time”
Patients expect convenience and rapid answers
Winners and losers
Further reading
Environmental Impact
Significant environmental impacts from the medical industry
Regulations tightening around sustainability
Waste and disposal costs are rising
Winners and losers
Further reading
Glossary
Further Reading
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Our Thematic Research Methodology
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List of Figures
Figure 1: The biggest themes driving growth in 2026
Figure 2: Artificial Intelligence
Figure 3: Data Analytics
Figure 4: Remote Patient Monitoring
Figure 5: Cybersecurity
Figure 6: Precision Medicine
Figure 7: Robotics
Figure 8: Point of Care Diagnostics
Figure 9: Environmental Impact
Figure 10: Our approach to identifying the companies most likely to succeed in a sector over the next five years

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