Here's how technology is helping hospitals get smarter
Hospitals across the country are going through a major overhaul powered by continuing advancements in technology. It's a much-needed transformation for a dated healthcare infrastructure that has seen very little collective change over the decades. Here's how hospitals and their patients stand to benefit from this continuing trend.
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