Investor Interest In Wearable Medical Technology Grows
This article was originally published in Start Up
Executive Summary
Wearable devices are shaking off their fitness-only reputation and starting to attract the attention of medtech investors. A number of start-ups are targeting chronic conditions with innovative solutions that could not only improve patient care and quality of life, but also reduce costs.
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