Mobile apps
Posted on May 4, 2016 in Health Information Technology
Published by: Hall Render
On Tuesday, April 5, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) released a new web-based tool for developers of health-related mobile apps. The tool asks mobile application developers questions about the mobile app’s function, the type(s) of data that the app collects and the service(s) that the app offers to end-users. The new tool then guides... READ MORE
Posted on February 10, 2015 in Health Information Technology
Written by: Mark R. Dahlby
On February 6, the Food and Drug Administration (the “FDA” or “Agency”) released a finalized guidance (the “Guidance”) informing the public that the Agency does not intend to enforce any regulatory requirements applicable to several types of devices and software that transfer, store, convert, format and display medical data, specifically including medical image storage (“MIS”)... READ MORE
Posted on February 10, 2015 in Health Information Technology
Published by: Hall Render
On January 20, 2015, the Food and Drug Administration (the “FDA” or “Agency”) published two draft guidance documents designed to fulfill promises it made in the multi-agency Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (“FDASIA”) Health IT report. The first draft guidance is intended to promote the innovation of general wellness devices and... READ MORE
Posted on February 9, 2015 in Health Information Technology
Written by: Mark R. Dahlby
In November 2014, the ECRI Institute¹ issued a report discussing issues of patient safety and adverse events linked to health information technology (“IT”) products. The report comes in the form of an annual list of top ten health technology safety hazards. According to the ECRI Institute, although many facets of health IT have a... READ MORE
Posted on March 28, 2013 in Health Information Technology
Written by: Mark R. Dahlby
On March 12, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) published new guidance detailing how advertising disclosures should be made online. Disclosures are necessary to qualify or limit advertising claims that would otherwise be deceptive, unfair or give misleading impressions. READ MORE
Posted on February 22, 2013 in Health Information Technology
Written by: Mark R. Dahlby
On February 1, 2013, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued two publications recommending ways that key players in the mobile marketplace, such as operating system providers, application developers, advertising networks and analytics companies, can promote mobile privacy and security. READ MORE
Posted on February 22, 2013 in Health Information Technology
Written by: Mark R. Dahlby
ECRI Institute has released its list of the Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2013. The annual report is based on the prevalence and severity of incidents reported by health care facilities and information found in the Institute’s medical device problem reporting databases. READ MORE
Posted on March 29, 2012 in Health Information Technology
Written by: Alisa C. Kuehn
The public comment period regarding securing health information while using mobile devices ends on March 30, 2012. Information regarding ONC’s Mobile Device Roundtable discussion and a link to provide comments can be found here. Should you have any questions, please contact Alisa Kuehn at 317.977.1475 or akuehn@wp.hallrender.com. READ MORE
