Practice & Regulatory

Medivo helps doctors keep their patients healthy outside the office

13 days ago by
mHealth
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With a shortage of many types of physicians looming and health care costs ever rising, it’s vital that we find lean ways to scale quality care. One of the great potentials of technology is the ability to monitor patients and the status of their medical care outside the limited office visit paradigm. Medivo is a significant step towards this goal.

Telemedicine and malpractice, what you need to know

Apr 19, 2012 by
mHealth News
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By: Joseph McMenamin, JD, MD [Ed. We are honored to present this guest post by Dr. McMenamin, who was a practicing emergency physician before turning his sights to the practice of law. He is currently a partner at McGuireWoods LLP specializing in health-related litigation.] Recently, an Atlanta attorney began advertising his services as plaintiffs’ counsel in claims arising from telemedicine services. At his website, he pointed to the dramatic growth in the number of telemedicine sessions in Georgia. He claimed [Read more]

ONC’s Privacy and Security Mobile Device Project takes aim at security gaps with mobile devices in healthcare

Mar 22, 2012 by
mHealth News
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The Privacy & Security Mobile Device project will work toward educating healthcare providers on the finer points of securing and protecting health information on mobile devices.

What are the legal implications when adverse drug effects surface on social media ?

Mar 13, 2012 by
Commentary mHealth
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[We are pleased to present this guest article by Dr. McMenamin, who was a practicing emergency physician before turning his sights to the practice of law. He is currently a partner at McGuireWoods LLP specializing in health-related litigation.] By: Joseph McMenamin, MD, JD Before a pharmaceutical company may lawfully sell a new drug in the US, the FDA requires a showing of safety and efficacy. Assembling sufficient data is costly in dollars and time. Even then, relatively few humans are [Read more]

West Wireless Health Council on mission to make medical grade Wi-Fi for health systems

Feb 21, 2012 by
mHealth News
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West Wireless Health Institute launches bold initiative to deploy medical grade wireless connectivity to hospitals and health systems as a utility.

No, the FDA is not assaulting mobile technology, Washington Times editorial misguided

Feb 10, 2012 by
Commentary mHealth
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By: Felasfa Wodajo, MD and Iltifat Husain, MD and Satish Misra, MD A recent editorial piece in the Washington Times would have you believe the FDA’s desires to regulate a portion of the medical apps will be a death blow to the multitude of potential benefits offered by mobile technology. This isn’t the first time these types of notions have been whispered and raised, and we — the editors at iMedicalApps — have decided to write a response to the [Read more]

Despite hype, new non-invasive glucose monitor by Echo Therapeutics is not supported by clinical data

Digital Health Startups with iMedicalApps
Jan 30, 2012 by
mHealth
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A look at Echo Therapeutics, their products and commentary about the future of the company.

Medical micropower networks (MMNs) receive FDA clearance to treat paralysis and other conditions

Dec 05, 2011 by
mHealth News
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The FCC approved the use of medical micropower networks (MMNs) in four blocks of the 400MHz spectrum to treat paralysis and other conditions, despite opposition from TV and radio broadcasters

American Telemedicine Association launches FixLicensure.org to spur telehealth adoption

Oct 07, 2011 by
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The American Telemedicine Association launches online petition in support of comprehensive reform of medical licensure regulations to remove barriers currently preventing patients from accessing the specialists best suited to treat their condition.

Patient-directed apps that change insulin regimens are poorly supported, raise concerns

Oct 07, 2011 by
App Review Featured mHealth
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We look at apps that claim to calculate insulin regimens. As far as apps go, they aren’t half bad. As far as medical apps go, they represent a potential danger for patients.

FDA sanctioned mobile health apps making an appearance

Oct 06, 2011 by
mHealth News
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FDA clearance increasing as Mobisante recently received approval for its ultrasound device which converts a smarphone into a portable ultrasound device.

Clinical decision making apps draw interest from FDA, iMedicalApps shares provider perspective with FDA

Sep 15, 2011 by
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The FDA turns its attention to clinical decision support medical apps and the discussion creates insights not only into the coming regulations but also the future of the industry.