Food and Drug Administration Starts Treating Mobile Medical Apps as Medical Devices

摘要

Mobile medical apps on cell phones and tablets have risen in popularity in recent years. They enable physicians to diagnose, manage, and monitor medical conditions outside the traditional healthcare environment. At the same time, such apps enable patients and consumers to self-monitor, and they allow for access to useful health-related information. On September 23, 2013, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a statement providing guidance to mobile …