The New Math Of Ortho Innovation – An Interview With Zimmer CEO David Dvorak
Executive Summary
After emerging from the DOJ settlements, the leading pure-play orthopedics company is emphasizing – and redefining – innovation to drive growth. Zimmer CEO David Dvorak talks to IN VIVO about his company’s commitment to innovation, and how the very notion of innovation is changing.
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