The Changing Face of Medical Technology Innovation
Executive Summary
The dynamics of the medical device innovation ecosystem, which has long been US focused, are shifting to create a more global environment. Here, PricewaterhouseCoopers introduces its Medical Technology Innovation Scorecard - to be unveiled later this fall - that evaluates the innovative capacity and capabilities of nine countries, all current or emerging leaders in medical technology, in order to track global shifts in device innovation.
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