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Top Story Canopy Emerges from Stealth Selling 'a Wearable Panic Button' for Healthcare Workers Canopy has emerged from stealth as a startup focused on protecting healthcare staff from increasing levels of violence. The company's product, called Canopy Protect, involves wearable monitors that healthcare staff can press when they feel threatened, as well as a system that allows a hospital to monitor all physical areas of the organization. Sponsored Content Switzerland Global Enterprise Seeks to Strengthen Ties with Healthcare Companies and Texas In the runup to the MedCity INVEST Digital Health conference, Christoph Besmer, a trade commissioner and head of investment promotion with Swiss Business Hub USA, talked about the "X Marks the Spot" campaign and how Switzerland Global Enterprise hopes to strengthen ties with U.S. health tech companies. Learn More. ICYMI: INVEST 2024 Agenda Now Live In case you missed our recent announcement, the INVEST 2024 agenda is now live and features riveting content and insights that will give healthcare professionals the information they need to stay abreast of the evolving healthcare landscape. Plus, exclusive networking and uniting active investors with corporate business development executives to facilitate investment opportunities. Save $700 On Your Seat

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