Advances in remote monitoring: realizing the promise of integrated and comprehensive patient care

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Advances in remote monitoring: realizing the promise of integrated and comprehensive patient care
Join Drs Saxon, Dixon, Ewald, Gilliam and Margolis as they discuss the issues involved in proving the concept that "networked" patient care improves outcomes. Also learn as they debate on current and future device innovations that will 'close the loop' and help eliminate communication gaps in patient care.

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