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VALID v. VITAL: Which bill will win in the fight to reform IVD testing?

With the deadline for the reauthorization of the Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA) looming in September, many observers expect that the push for reform in the regulation of in vitro diagnostic (IVD) tests may soon be coming to a head on Capitol Hill. At its core, the debate boils down to whether regulatory oversight [...] Read More

Medicare Can Do More to Improve Access to Digital Health For Seniors

Smart phones, social networks and internet applications help us communicate with family, friends and colleagues, but they can do so much more to improve our lives. Advances in technology and connectivity offer new methods for monitoring and accessing information about our health and well-being. Earlier this year, CMS Administrator Seema Verma announced that the Centers [...] Read More