Joe Carlson
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Medical technologyCarlson has covered health care beats full time since 2008, including medical technology, not-for-profit providers and health care legal affairs. His stories tend to blend health care business affairs and patient-focused information.
Latest from Joe Carlson
Business
Concerns grow over magnets in common gadgets disabling medical devices
Following reports about iPhone 12, researchers are investigating a variety of gadgets containing magnets.
July 23, 2021
Business
Minnesota defends N.D. laws on drug-benefit companies
State AG Ellison says states have the right to regulate pharmacy-benefit companies.
July 1, 2021
Business
Mayo Clinic faces lawsuits over nude patient image snooping
A former surgery resident faces criminal charges in the 2020 matter, and three lawsuits contend Mayo is responsible.
June 30, 2021
Business
Boston Sci to add to its heart-device portfolio
Medical device maker to buy California firm in $450 million deal
June 24, 2021
Local
Hospitals, nursing homes not mandating vaccine — yet
After a closely watched legal victory for a Texas health system, no hospital or nursing home in Minnesota so far has imposed a COVID-19 vaccine mandate on its workers.
June 21, 2021
Business
Medtronic pulls heart-failure device off the market
Following reports of greater mortality and stroke risk, Medtronic pulls its HVAD device from worldwide market.
June 3, 2021
Business
Mayo Clinic faces lawsuits over nude patient image snooping
A former surgery resident faces criminal charges in the 2020 matter, and three lawsuits contend Mayo is responsible.
June 30, 2021
Business
Boston Sci to add to its heart-device portfolio
Medical device maker to buy California firm in $450 million deal
June 24, 2021
Local
Hospitals, nursing homes not mandating vaccine — yet
After a closely watched legal victory for a Texas health system, no hospital or nursing home in Minnesota so far has imposed a COVID-19 vaccine mandate on its workers.
June 21, 2021
Business
Medtronic pulls heart-failure device off the market
Following reports of greater mortality and stroke risk, Medtronic pulls its HVAD device from worldwide market.
June 3, 2021