JPM 2022: Abiomed, Penumbra, Renalityx
Executive Summary
The annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference includes presentations from major medtech companies describing their experience in 2021 and expectations for 2022 as they continue to cope with the impact of the Omicron surge. Here are some of the highlights from the presentations on the fourth day of the meeting.
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