Medtronic CEO Bill Hawkins says the products made by his company, like pacemakers, insulin pumps and neurostimulators are the "ultimate personal technologies," according to CNNMoney. He said a shift in his industry is moving towards health information technology that people will depend on and use with their cell phones and laptops. "'We are in a unique position to be more than a therapeutic-device company,' Hawkins says. 'We can embed sensors and diagnostics into our devices that allow patients and doctors to be better engaged in the management of their chronic disease.' ...

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