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Does technology do away with doctors?

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Does technology do away with doctors?

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Digital health won't eliminate the need for doctors, but should help them do their job better. In this video, Rick Valencia, general manager and vice president of Qualcomm Life, explains why digital initiatives will make doctors even more important.

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