Legislative Exclusions of Software (21st Century Cures Act) The 21st Century Cures Act (Cures Act), signed into law on Dec. 13, 2016, was designed to accelerate medical product development and bring new innovations faster and more efficiently to patients who need them. Interesting aspects of the Cures Act include that it streamlines FDA procedures to … Continue Reading
The Promise of Digital Therapeutics According to Wikipedia, digital therapeutics can be defined as a treatment or therapy that utilizes digital health technologies to spur changes in patient behavior. The first mention of the term in a peer-reviewed research publication was in 2015, in which Dr. Sepah et al. defined “digital therapeutics” as “evidence-based behavioral … Continue Reading
Introduction More Americans than ever before are suffering from mental and emotional distress. In the United States, the mental health problem is exacerbated by issues across infrastructure, government and culture. However, because the resources for those living with mental health issues are constrained,[1] startups could have a big impact. In particular, we believe that digital … Continue Reading
