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Quentin Blackford

President and Chief Executive Officer, Irhythm Holdings

Search every verified Quentin Blackford interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Quentin Blackford, president and CEO of iRhythm Technologies, discussed the company’s recent activities in a September 2026 podcast interview, including its planned acquisition of VitalConnect, the development of its AI-powered Zio Patch, and recovery from a cyberattack. He described the VitalConnect deal as an acceleration of iRhythm’s existing strategy, particularly in remote patient monitoring and reducing hospital readmissions, while noting that the transaction remains subject to Federal Trade Commission review and is expected to close before the end of the year. Blackford also addressed reimbursement, stating that iRhythm previously worked with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to secure national coverage for its products and that the 2027 proposed rule represents a continuation of those efforts. He characterized iRhythm as operating across wearables, AI, and cardiac monitoring, with a focus on using technology to lower healthcare costs by identifying patient deterioration early and enabling care at home.

Recent appearances

  • iRhythm CEO Talks M&A, AI-Powered Zio Patch, & Cyberattack Recovery | Let's Talk Medtech

    September 02, 2026 · 📺 MDDI

    Join us for an exclusive sit-down with Quentin Blackford, CEO of iRhythm Technologies, as we dive deep into the seismic shifts reshaping cardiac monitoring and the future of digital health. 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE: VitalConnect Acquisition Strategy – Blackford pulls back the curtain on iRhythm's bold plan to acquire VitalConnect and what this game-changing move means for the remote patient monitoring landscape. AI-Powered Zio Patch Innovation – Discover how cutting-edge artificial intelligence is supercharging the legendary Zio Patch, transforming raw cardiac data into life-saving insights with u…

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  • Why 65% of Arrhythmias Go Undetected!

    February 03, 2026 · 📺 State of MedTech.

    In this episode, iRhythm CEO Quentin Blackford unveils how his team transformed cardiac monitoring from a 48-hour Holter into a 14-day wearable patch and achieved 99% diagnostic accuracy. He reveals the AI platform that identifies arrhythmias with 92% precision before symptoms appear, why 27 million Americans remain undiagnosed, and how iRhythm plans to go direct-to-consumer in 2026. Learn how they turned a -20% EBITDA into a profitable 8.5% margin, why primary care is their fastest-growing channel, and the bold vision for integrating sleep apnea detection. If you want to understand the future…

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  • iRhythm’s CEO on Finding the Footing Needed to Deliver Disruptive...

    August 08, 2025 · 📺 DeviceTalks

    In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly podcast, iRhythm CEO Quentin Blackford shares his MedTech journey, the tech powering iRhythm’s arrhythmia detection, and what it takes to disrupt traditional healthcare. He talks patient engagement, predictive care, and the company’s push deeper into primary care. In this week’s FOMO, you’ll hear my interview with Zimmer Biomet CEO and President Ivan Tornos. We kick things off with MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker’s Newmarker’s Newsmakers, covering Medtronic, Alcon, Staar Surgical, Inspire Medical, Edwards Lifesciences, and HistoSonics. Thanks for…

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  • Ep. 243: iRhythm CEO Quentin Blackford, Crowdstrike, Snowflake and Dell Technologies

    March 06, 2024 · 📺 Six Five Media

    Our interview with controversial iRhythmn CEO Quentin Blackford (IRTC). Also Crowdstrike (CRWD) fights hackers, Snowflake (SNOW) sees its billionaire CEO leave, and Dell Technologies (DELL) sets the deck for #AI. https://linktr.ee/drilldownpod Futurum’s The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a weekly look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. It’s business news for business people. Every episode of The Drill Down offers a pithy look at the week's most important business stories and takes a good hard look at four public companies in the news. The Drill Down is a production…

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