On September 23, the FDA published its final guidance to developers of mobile medical applications. 

“We are currently reviewing the document and its implication on policy,” said Joel White, Executive Director of Health IT Now.

WASHINGTON – Sept. 12, 2013 – The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) applauds a new congressional bill to modernize the Medicare program which would allow Medicare patients to be cared for by a licensed provider from any state. The bipartisan TELE-MED Act, H.R. 3077, was introduced by Reps. Devin Nunes (R-CA 22) and Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ 6).

 WASHINGTON – The Health IT Now Coalition today commended Congressmen Devin Nunes (R-Calif.) and Frank Pallone (D-N.J.) for their commitment to the health of America’s seniors and the disabled by introducing the TELEmedicine for MEDicare (TELE-MED) Act, which allows Medicare providers to treat Medicare patients electronically across state lines without the need to obtain multiple state licenses.

Series of hearings explored potential impact of regulation on growth and innovation

WASHINGTON – The Health IT Now Coalition applauds the members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee for holding a three day hearing series to discuss the potential effects of current and a potentially new regulatory framework for health information technology.