How High-Performance Polymers Help Medical Device Designers Work Smarter and Sleep Better

Hospital acquired infections (HAIs) represent one of the key challenges facing today’s healthcare industry. According to a recent study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network, total costs associated with HAIs reached an estimated $9.8 billion in 2013. More importantly, HAIs remain a significant threat to patient well-being. The JAMA study reports that the five most common HAIs afflict more than 440,000 patients every year and pose a significant financial burden to the US healthcare system.