Tracking The Likelihood Of Liability From Health Apps
Law360, New York ( March 11, 2015, 2:58 PM EDT) -- In the last 10 years, mobile applications have become an integral part of people's daily lives. Manufacturers have capitalized on advancements in the processing speed, storage and versatility of mobile platforms to develop apps catering to virtually every interest and need. The speed of innovation, combined with an increasingly tech-savvy and health-conscious population, has spurred an explosion of medical and health apps. These apps range from consumer-directed calorie counters and exercise trackers to sophisticated diagnostic and "Clinical Decision Support" apps designed to help physicians care for patients. Many of these apps also collect, store, analyze and transfer individual health information and data previously available only through face-to-face consultations with a health care professional....
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