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The
rising expenditures for healthcare are staggering and makes this
market one of fastest growing in the U.S.1 The
mounting cost of healthcare have accelerated the need for more
effective ways of providing healthcare. The shortage of
qualified nurses, coupled with the demand by patients and
physicians for greater services, are encouraging health care
systems to incorporate information management and technology
into the delivery of medical care.
Vesalius was initially formed as “Venture Capital Accelerator”
for Telemedicine. In the past, the term used to describe the
use of technology for remote medicine was “telemedicine”. Today,
telemedicine encompasses the distribution of information
(medical informatics) and the utilization of technology for the
conveyance of healthcare. The previous barriers of bandwidth,
licensure and |
Thus, technology is now playing an integral role through the
ability to reduce workloads, increase efficiencies and decrease
costs.
In the future, medical technology, telecommunications and
information technologies will be utilized for the delivery of
healthcare. Creating novel business opportunities, advancing
novel technologies and identifying attractive market with
tremendous potential growth.
Vesalius Ventures, Inc.
has expanded the focus and strategy to create a unique venture
capital firm solely dedicated to promoting and funding
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