Based on a recent study by Global Industry Analysts, the global market for wearable medical devices is projected to eclipse $4.5 billion by 2020.1 In the United States, the predominant market in this space, it is estimated that roughly 20% of Americans currently own a wearable fitness device.2 As questions on how to rein in increasing healthcare […]
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Role of Big Data in Healthcare
The healthcare industry generates a large amount of data. The retention of this data is driven by the need to meet intricate compliance and regulatory requirements.1 Electronic health record (EHR) data is at times so massive that it can be difficult to manage with the usual data management tools that hospitals and physicians currently use.2 According to […]
During one of my internships I worked on a due diligence project, which involved conducting market research to help a PE firm decide whether to acquire a major stake in a joint venture owned by one of the largest telecom companies in Asia. It was a very interesting experience, so in this post I will […]