Rob Chase wants to change that, and has launched a new business aimed at moving the process forward.
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New Gen Surgical founder and CEO Rob Chase believes the time is ripe for bringing a focus on sustainability into hospital operating rooms, as industry leaders are increasingly recognizing the linkage between their patients and the world they live in.
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