Challenges Abound In Creating Regulatory Framework For Mobile Medical Apps, Health IT
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
FDA plans to release guidance for mobile medical apps ahead of a larger regulatory framework on health information technology, according to an agency official.
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