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Christmas in July: Cheers to a Healthy New Year!

Currently, 51 percent of U.S. households have at least one connected health device, according to Parks Associates. Consumer awareness about the shift towards care in the home is growing and a new buzz phrase is appearing – the ‘hospital-at-home.’ 

From the article, "Christmas in July: Cheers to a Healthy New Year!" by Susan Schreiner. 

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