The personal digital health industry is on the rise, and this is just one of the reasons Qualcomm and AT&T are teaming up to provide health devices to consumers. Don Jones, a vice-president at Qualcomm, recently stated, "We meet with one medical device company a day."
With wireless gadgets expected to sell $600 million this year, and possibly double next year, the market to develop consumer health devices is unlimited. This past July, the FDA and FCC decided to work together on regulatory issues concerning mobile health devices. The switch to electronic medical records is one of the key reasons mobile health devices are gaining momentum. Allowing physicians to easily track the progress reported by the devices will enhance the care of patients and users. Read the full article at Sci Tech Today.
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