Draft Bill Aims To Clarify FDA Regulation Of Mobile Medical Apps

Draft legislation obtained by “The Gray Sheet” that seeks to restrain FDA’s oversight of mobile apps is being circulated for stakeholder comment by Rep. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and colleagues.

Rep. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., is circulating draft legislation with bipartisan co-sponsors aiming to limit and clarify FDA’s purview over mobile medical apps.

The draft bill obtained by “The Gray Sheet” has been sent to stakeholders in the health information technology space for feedback, with comments due July 12. The lawmakers, including Reps....

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