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Hospitals are signing on to use Alexa-type devices to access patient data

Lloyd Price

Alexa has faced privacy concerns since the device debuted in 2014, including charges that it’s recording conversations even when seemingly turned off. Other hospitals using voice-activated devices include Commonwealth Care Alliance in Massachusetts, which is in the midst of a 50-person pilot program using the devices for home-bound patients.

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ATA Accreditation: A Guide for Health Systems

American Well

In 2014, as more healthcare organizations adopted telehealth services, the ATA launched the first and only accreditation program for online patient visits in the United States. Applicants range from primary care providers to specialty service providers to health systems to businesses with direct-to-consumer offerings.

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ATA Accreditation: A Guide for Health Systems

American Well

In 2014, as more healthcare organizations adopted telehealth services, the ATA launched the first and only accreditation program for online patient visits in the United States. Applicants range from primary care providers to specialty service providers to health systems to businesses with direct-to-consumer offerings.

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FDA and Digital Health Regulation

Health Blawg

(If you’re being compliant or adherent you’ll read those three first: SaMD: Key Definitions (2013), SaMD: Possible Framework for Risk Categorization and Corresponding Considerations (2014), and SaMD: Application of Quality Management System (2015).) by David Harlow […] article was originally published on HealthBlawg and.

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FDA and Digital Health Regulation

Health Blawg

(If you’re being compliant or adherent you’ll read those three first: SaMD: Key Definitions (2013), SaMD: Possible Framework for Risk Categorization and Corresponding Considerations (2014), and SaMD: Application of Quality Management System (2015).) by David Harlow […] article was originally published on HealthBlawg and.

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FDA and Digital Health Regulation

Health Blawg

(If you’re being compliant or adherent you’ll read those three first: SaMD: Key Definitions (2013), SaMD: Possible Framework for Risk Categorization and Corresponding Considerations (2014), and SaMD: Application of Quality Management System (2015).) by David Harlow […] article was originally published on HealthBlawg and.

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FDA and Digital Health Regulation

Health Blawg

(If you’re being compliant or adherent you’ll read those three first: SaMD: Key Definitions (2013), SaMD: Possible Framework for Risk Categorization and Corresponding Considerations (2014), and SaMD: Application of Quality Management System (2015).) by David Harlow […] article was originally published on HealthBlawg and.