Jef Williams and Barbara Smith

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4 ways consumerism will affect women's health practices
The rise of consumerism in healthcare is a growing trend, affecting everything from data ownership to patient-centered healthcare technology. In this article, Jef Williams and Barbara Smith of Paragon Consulting Partners discuss four ways in which women's healthcare practices will have to change to meet new patient demands.
June 12, 2018
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