October, 2010

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FDA is Not the Bogeyman

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There has been a lot of talk and, frankly, a lot of uninformed fear about possible forthcoming regulations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). As FDA explores its role in the changing world of health technology there has been a lot of talk about how the agency may require certification of every cell phone or every laptop that may be used in some way for provide medical assistance.

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In Memoriam, Bob Waters

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The telemedicine community suffered a loss this week with the passing of Robert J. Waters, JD, the founder of the Center for Telehealth and eHealth Law and a long-time leader in telemedicine. He was diagnosed with brain cancer some time ago and died peacefully on Wednesday at home with his family. His dedication to the field and his contributions to moving telemedicine forward were enormous.