Health IT Reg Bill Sparks Debate; AdvaMed Tries To Address “Technical Concerns”
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
The PROTECT Act, introduced by Sens. Fischer, R-Neb., and King, I-Maine, earlier this month to restrict FDA oversight of software tools has already triggered some high-profile discussion, with a USA Today op-ed from sponsors and an opposition letter from consumer groups. AdvaMed, meanwhile, is playing more of a behind-the-scene role.
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