During a panel discussion sponsored by Deloitte at the Medtech Conference in Toronto last week, top executives at three leading medtech firms highlighted some of the major disparities women still face when seeking treatment.
Women’s Health Has Come A Long Way. But There’s Still A Long Way To Go
During the Medtech Conference in Toronto, a panel of industry leaders discussed the gaps that remain in women’s healthcare and said innovation can help narrow them.
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