The “Robotics Tax”: Why Hospitals Are Losing Money on Every Case

I try to explore the truth here. Consistently I expose the false promise of most large robotics systems. I agree however, that one day in the future, surgical robots will be tiny, un-noticable, and actually improve outcomes and same money. We are not there today. While we can all envision a future where surgical robots are microscopic, seamless, and cost-saving, that future hasn't arrived. Today’s systems are less about the "future of medicine" and more about "captive business" for Big Ortho. Despite the hype, 2025–2026 financial data reveals a sobering reality: hospitals are often losing m...


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