All across the United States, we are inundated with talk about healthcare. Currently, these conversations are wrapped around the politics and speculation on the Affordable Care Act (ACA), relative to possible changes or disruptions in our healthcare system.
 
Set aside that discussion for a moment, and take a gander at the dynamically morphing healthcare textile market. It’s now subdividing into four clear segments—all of which will drive both our economy and our healthcare system in new directions for several decades. To discuss the market opportunities, let’s first understand the segments. While there are broad and expansive definitions ...