Lexology October 7, 2019
The healthcare and life sciences sector is being reshaped by technology in so many ways. Wearables, apps, software and artificial intelligence offer big solutions for pharma, medtech and healthcare service providers in relation to the remote monitoring of users and patients. It has also led to new players in telemedicine, online pharmacies and other forms of digital delivery of healthcare. Technology will be a driver for future M&A activity amid challenging global economic headwinds, and both healthcare and technology companies are seeking their slice of the pie in a global industry worth USD 7.2 trillion a year (source: World Health Organization, 2015).
Some of the key trends that we are expecting to grow include:
- M&A activity in healthcare is...