MedPanel Inc.
This article was originally published in Start Up
Executive Summary
MedPanel Inc. is running on-line focus groups of 12 to 15 well-regarded physicians. The panels take place over two weeks, at the doctors' convenience. The start-up says its methodology and analysis can bring pharma companies key insights, cost-effectively.
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