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Remote Patient Testing Faces a Cloudy Future under VALID

FDA Law Blog

One example is a short provision that could have a large adverse effect on telehealth-based laboratory testing by sharply restricting grandfathering. Telehealth has become increasing important to the health care system. Telehealth can address significant issues with access and convenience. This is not a trivial matter.

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Clinical Trials Join the Remote Work Revolution: FDA’s New Draft Guidance on Decentralized Clinical Trials

FDA Law Blog

This draft guidance builds on recommendations that FDA initially developed early in 2020, in response to the COVID-19 challenges (see our blog post on these recommendations here ). Study visits can be conducted using telehealth visits if in-person interaction is not necessary. Trial personnel can also be sent to participant’s homes.

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CDRH Seeks Public Comment on How to Increase Patient Access to At-Home Use Medical Technologies

FDA Law Blog

telemedicine and telehealth solutions (e.g., enable individuals to have virtual consultations with healthcare providers through video calls or online platforms), at-home diagnostics (e.g., We previously blogged on the draft guidance here. pregnancy tests, blood glucose monitoring systems, COVID-19 tests, etc.),

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Infectious Disease Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

Visit the ABIM Blog for reports of prior meetings. Shnekendorf noted that physician distribution is a top concern for IDSA, which aims to address it partially through its compensation initiative and telehealth data. Learn More Subscribe to the ABIM Blog to stay on top of the latest news.