The $600 billion MedTech industry is undergoing a technological transformation. From AI-powered medical imaging to smart diagnostics and remote monitoring tools, artificial intelligence and machine learning are reshaping how care is delivered — and increasingly how patients manage their own health. In this episode of the BioRevolution podcast, we are joined by our guest, idalab’s MedTech expert Julian Beimes to discuss how this AI-driven wave aligns with broader shifts in medicine: virtualization, personalization, and prevention. But alongside the innovation, we also unpack the challenges — especially the complex and often fragmented regulatory environment. Are policies like the EU AI Act promoting safety, or holding back progress? Find Julian here: Julian Beimes | LinkedIn Find idalab here:https://idalab.de/

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