The Buzz at JPM Week 2026

Each year, JPM Week in San Francisco is one of the largest gatherings of Biotech, Medtech, and Health IT innovators and investors in the world. 2026 was no exception. Tune in to this AZBioPEERS discussion to gain insights on trends shaping the year ahead for life science companies, learn about upcoming investor conferences and get tips for adjusting your fundraising strategy in today’s market.Continue reading

Applications Open for the 2026 XLR8 PBC Cohort

APPLICATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18

XLR8 PBC is designed for health tech companies that are prepared to scale (abaca 6). Ideal applicants have a validated product or solution, early traction in the market, and are seeking strategic partnerships, mentorship, and investor connections to accelerate their growth. The program lasts 6 months, with two in-person sessions in Phoenix.  APPLYContinue reading

U of A expert urges for more comprehensive telehealth policy

Six years after the COVID pandemic, the virtues of remote health care are clear: Allowing patients to visit with their providers via phone or video call often means better access to health care for patients, including those in rural communities and those who struggle to leave their homes.

But the laws that regulate telehealth, as it’s known, have not kept pace with its rise and demand – at least not in the form of comprehensive legislation. Since the pandemic, Congress has funded telehealth largely on a stopgap basis, temporarily extending COVID-era flexibilities more than a dozen times in the last few years. Each time, the extension provides only temporary funding to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services – the nation’s largest funder of telehealth services.

The newest deadline for Congress to act on telehealth policy – the 15th deadline set on this issue since the COVID pandemic – is Jan. 30.Continue reading

AdvaMed Announces New Chairman

AdvaMed, the Medtech Association, announced Michael “Mick” Farrell, chairman and CEO of Resmed Inc. (NYSE: RMD, ASX: RMD), the leading health technology company focused on sleep, breathing, and care delivered in the home, will be the next chair of the AdvaMed Board of Directors. Farrell will serve a two-year term beginning in January 2026.Continue reading