SightCall

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

For healthcare, rules are defined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA regulates how patients’ information must be handled by healthcare professionals (covered entities) and their partners (business associates). Developers Hate HIPAA. Developers Hate HIPAA. Although the U.S.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 27, 2018

Those consumers who have adopted some form of digital health tool, whether wearable tech, telehealth visit, or mobile app, seem satisfied with their experiences, which is another key aspect of the so-called “digital transition.” Check out Estonia and Switzerland for case studies on that. In the meantime, in the U.S.,

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The Digital Health Corner

AUGUST 7, 2017

Innovation and improvements in digital health occur at lightning speed in comparison to other FDA regulated industries and require different approval and oversight strategies (see below). The Action Plan is a major step in the right direction because it recognizes digital health’s unique attributes which span both IT and clinical arenas.

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