In a significant move poised to reshape the digital health landscape, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has officially recalibrated its approach to regulatory oversight for a rapidly expanding category of consumer technology. The agency recently issued new guidance that effectively limits its
Aboard a deployed U.S. Navy destroyer navigating the open ocean, a ship's corpsman often faces critical medical decisions with only fragmented paper records and a satellite link for support, a scenario highlighting a long-standing challenge in maritime military medicine. Addressing this critical
The rapid expansion of platform-based telehealth has created a significant legal gray area where technological convenience clashes directly with state-specific professional regulations, leaving practitioners to navigate a complex and high-stakes compliance landscape. For Physician Assistants (PAs)
The intricate and often fragmented landscape of the American healthcare system is undergoing a profound transformation, driven not by policy alone but by a surge of technological innovation backed by substantial venture capital. Recent funding announcements totaling over $427 million underscore a
In a move that brought both widespread relief and sharp criticism across the healthcare industry, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) once again extended crucial telehealth prescribing flexibilities for controlled substances, narrowly averting a crisis for countless patients dependent on
A landmark $272 million federal investment is poised to revolutionize healthcare delivery across Alaska's vast and unforgiving terrain, tackling logistical challenges where miles are measured in flight hours and weather dictates life-or-death outcomes. This initial award, stemming from the
