VA Coverage Decision Propels ReWalk Into $2bn Market With No Competition
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
A new US Department of Veterans Affairs coverage policy on ReWalk Robotics’ ReWalk Personal exoskeleton system for qualified veterans with spinal cord injuries is an enormous boost for the fledgling company.
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