Shockwave Medical, now a part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, sits at the top of the IVL market, but things are starting to get more competitive. Boston Scientific gained its own IVL system when it acquired Bolt Medical in 2025.

Can you guess the (lightly disputed) champion of healthcare AI suppliers? Here’s a hint. This company caters to physicians and just this week reached a valuation of $12B. 

UnitedHealth Group CEO Stephen Hemsley is expected to make the announcement in front of Congress, where he will also offer other policy solutions. The company said it’s still working out details on how to best distribute its profits to customers. 

Extravascular ICDs were developed to avoid complications such as vascular injuries, lead fractures and lead infections. Although rare, these issues can cause serious, life-threatening complications for patients.

The insurer is planning to reduce reimbursement timelines for hospitals in Oklahoma, Idaho, Minnesota and Missouri from 30 days to 15. The details are unclear, but the company said the framework could extend nationwide.