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The Pandemic Accelerated Consumers’ Digital Health Tech Ownership As Big Tech Morphs To Big Health

Health Populi

In another lens on consumer health tech, CTA examined consumers health & wellness product ownership for air purifiers, smart/connected health monitoring devices, connected sports and fitness equipment, and UV light wand or container-based sanitizers. households owned an air purifier or a smart/connected health monitoring device.

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Medical Technology – Recent Decisions at the Federal Circuit and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board

Healthcare Law Blog

INTRODUCTION Recent developments at the Federal Circuit and the USPTO can inform evolving patent strategy on medical technology. In addition, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB”) considered subject matter eligibility of medical technology inventions in two decisions issued less than a year apart. Medical Components, Inc.

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Report: How Apple Is Advancing Digital Healthcare Transformation

HIT Consultant

. – The report covers Apple’s two-pronged approach to advance health: Apple’s focus on personal health and fitness features on Apple Watch and iPhone, and Apple’s work with the medical community to support research and care. Collaborating With the Medical Community. Empowering Users on Their Personal Health Journeys.

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The Pace of Tech-Adoption Grows Among Older Americans, AARP Finds – But Privacy Concerns May Limit Adoption

Health Populi

Across all of the tech categories AARP studies, younger-elders between 50 and 59 tend to demonstrate higher levels of device adoption than people 70 and older. Smartphone adoption among older people grew by 50% since 2014, rising from 48% adoption among people 50+ to 79%.

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FDA and Digital Health Regulation

Health Blawg

Changes to Existing Medical Software Policies Resulting From Section 3060 of the 21st Century Cures Act (Cures Act) (Draft). Software as a Medical Device: Clinical Evaluation (SaMD) (Final). signals from in vitro diagnostic devices. physical fitness. relaxation or stress management. mental acuity. self-esteem.

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CIOs' 5-year plans for precision medicine and emerging technologies

Healthcare It News

Some advanced healthcare provider organizations, such as large academic medical centers, are already well-advanced in their precision medicine efforts. "Our efforts are led by the Institute for Precision Medicine, which was established in 2014 in collaboration with our academic research partner, the University of Pittsburgh."

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FDA and Digital Health Regulation

Health Blawg

Changes to Existing Medical Software Policies Resulting From Section 3060 of the 21st Century Cures Act (Cures Act) (Draft). Software as a Medical Device: Clinical Evaluation (SaMD) (Final). signals from in vitro diagnostic devices. physical fitness. relaxation or stress management. mental acuity. self-esteem.

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