FDA lays out digital health goals in 2018 strategic roadmap

The agency will continue to build out its Pre-Certification Pilot Program to help encourage the development of digital health tools.

By David Lim • Jan. 12, 2018

Blockbuster digital health funding to spill to 2018

"There will be an effort to look more closely at the impact on health outcomes and cost savings and not just 'is this a cool idea?'" says Chilmark Research's Brian Eastwood.

By Jeff Byers , Meg Bryant , Shannon Muchmore • Jan. 4, 2018

Latest MACRA, doctor fee rules could bring boost to telehealth, wearables

“This is a big step forward for Medicare’s ability to deal with chronic conditions," American Telemedicine Association's Gary Capistrant says of an unbundled payment code for remote patient monitoring.

By Meg Bryant • Dec. 14, 2017

FDA debuts new clinical support software draft guide, backs off certain regulations

The agency also issued a plan clarifying the regulation of certain digital health products such as mobile applications and finalized guidance on Software as a Medical Device.

By David Lim • Dec. 8, 2017

New alliance aims to advance digital therapeutics

Founding members include Akili Interactive, Propeller Health, Voluntis and WellDoc.

By Meg Bryant • Oct. 27, 2017

Digital health funding hits annual high of $4.7B at end of Q3

The sector continues to shift to a business-to-business strategy.

By Meg Bryant • Oct. 3, 2017

FDA unveils digital health pilot program to speed up certification process

The agency also published its Digital Health Innovation Action Plan, which provides detail and timelines related to digital health and the 21st Century Cures Act.

By Jeff Byers • July 27, 2017