Show Notes
MedTech Europe International Affairs Director, Jesus Rueda Rodriguez, helps us shed some light on the so-called ‘Phase 2’ or deconfinement and how medical technology plays a role to inform and shape European and national strategies. Also in this episode: how will healthcare systems adapt to the ‘new normal’? How we can make sure that people affected by chronic conditions or other illnesses receive the best possible care?
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