Life sciences firms are moving beyond traditional industry boundaries to create new health care solutions for patients and providers. Recent scientific advances and improvements in enabling technologies have opened new avenues for convergence among drugs, diagnostics and devices. Aging populations and rising consumerism are increasing demand for health care products that offer greater effectiveness and convenience. These shifting industry and market conditions are creating both pressures and new opportunities for life sciences companies. Explore the links below to learn more about the move toward convergence. 

	Podcast: Searching For Convergence Solutions - How Combination Products Are Transforming Health Care The trend toward convergence has been accelerating lately thanks to scientific advances, consumer demand and the need to rein in health care costs. In this Deloitte Insights podcast, industry leaders discuss how life sciences companies can seize the opportunities convergence presents by embracing new kinds of alliances.
	Point of View: Managing Pathways to Convergence in the Life Sciences Industry We provide various examples of convergence, identify the driving forces behind the trend and discuss pathways to convergence in the marketplace today.
	Research: The Future of the Life Sciences Industries - Strategies for Success in 2015  Our survey indicated that life sciences companies are likely facing a great deal of upheaval, and they will need to reinvent their strategies to succeed.
	Webcast: Demystifying and Realizing the Potential of Drug, Device and Diagnostic Convergence How is the convergence of drugs, devices and diagnostics impacting innovation, business growth and product differentiation in life sciences? Industry leaders discuss in this Webcast.
	Article: Convergence in the Life Sciences Industry - Can Partnering Make a Significant Impact?  In 2008 and beyond, combination products are expected to provide life sciences companies with new avenues for growth and differentiation.

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