“ The company is deeply committed to its R & D and innovation pipeline, investing $ 510 million in its Hyderabad facility, which is poised to become its largest R & D hub outside the US.”
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2024, significant changes in India ' s healthcare sector were driven by government efforts to enhance accessibility and quality. The expanded Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY now covers all citizens aged 70 and above, ensuring inclusive healthcare. The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission( ABDM) has also made significant progress, generating over 71 crore health accounts and linking 45.99 crore health records, thereby improving healthcare delivery through digital integration.
Medtronic is at the forefront of this transformation, driving innovation across various segments with a focus on four key themes: improved safety, enhanced efficacy, increased accessibility and affordability, and optimized efficiency. The company is deeply committed to its R & D and innovation pipeline, investing $ 510 million in its Hyderabad facility, which is poised to become its largest R & D hub outside the US. This center will serve as the global software technology center for Medtronic and an integral
partner for engineering solutions.
“ The company is deeply committed to its R & D and innovation pipeline, investing $ 510 million in its Hyderabad facility, which is poised to become its largest R & D hub outside the US.”
There is a growing influence of digitally powered devices. How do you look at it and how is Medtronic leveraging digital technologies to enhance patient care and operational efficiency?
Medtronic is leveraging digital technologies to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. By utilizing AI, data analytics, and sensors, Medtronic empowers clinicians to create individualized treatment plans for better outcomes.
For type 1 diabetes, Medtronic introduced the world’ s first hybrid closed-loop insulin delivery system, which adjusts insulin delivery based on continuous glucose monitoring, personalizing care by analyzing data and making necessary adjustments. Remote patient monitoring, a cornerstone of our cardiac rhythm business, is enhanced with Bluetooth technology, simplifying patient monitoring and enabling clinicians to detect dangerous heart rhythms more
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BioVoiceNews | April 2025