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Trends in Telemedicine-Enabled Medtech

Webinar Series | Medical Device Discussion

January 27, 2020

Arnold & Porter Webinar

By Mahnu V. Davar Alexander Roussanov Allison W. Shuren John McInnes, M.D., J.D.

Telemedicine-enabled medtech initiatives offer new means to build relationships between and among patients, healthcare professionals, hospitals, healthcare entities, payors, and industry partners. These cutting-edge tools are not only providing new Population Health Management capabilities and increasing patient engagement in their healthcare, they offer new means for referral sources to interact. As device manufacturers, physicians, Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), hospitals and payors acquire, distribute and seek reimbursement for health IT tools or related services and activities, regulators such as Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Office of Inspector General (OIG) are scrutinizing the tools and healthcare delivery models that encompass them in light of fraud and abuse laws. This webinar will address the fraud and abuse risks and guidelines associated with mHealth and health IT.

WEBINAR SERIES INFORMATION

As digital technologies and artificial intelligence continue to revolutionize the healthcare industry, navigating established legal and regulatory principles requires practical and innovative approaches across the care continuum. Key stakeholders, from providers, payors and patients to developers and regulatory and compliance personnel, are confronting rapidly changing healthcare delivery models, and these technologies have a direct impact on a spectrum of issues. These include medical devices regulation, coverage and reimbursement, healthcare compliance, advertising and promotion, privacy and data security, and litigation and risk management.

To better understand and navigate these complex legal and regulatory issues from both a US and an EU perspective, please join us for our timely and informative Medical Devices Webcast Discussion series. Our recognized global medical devices team, which combines diverse subject-matter experience with deep industry knowledge and innovative thinking, will share insights and best practices on issues ranging from digital technology investments, regulatory and healthcare compliance, product liability, antitrust litigation, and compliance risk management.