INTERVIEW: Qualcomm's digital health expansion plan sees Novartis, Roche tie-ups
This article was originally published in Scrip
Executive Summary
The recent partnerships forged between telecommunications giant Qualcomm and pharma companies Novartis and Roche has highlighted a growing trend towards healthcare becoming more connected. Madeleine Armstrong spoke to Qualcomm's Jack Young to find out more.
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