Digital Health Briefs: Digital Health Funding Hits New High; FTC Mobile Apps Focus
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Rock Health’s Q3 update shows that funding for digital health so far in 2013 has already outpaced 2012 full-year levels. FTC emphasizes interest in mobile app claims. Some Senators want HHS to delay stage 2 of the electronic medical records meaningful use requirements. More digital health news.
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