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FDA Oversight of AI Software Developed by Health Care Providers

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Introduction - Hardly a day goes by when we don’t see some media report of health care providers experimenting with machine learning, and more recently with generative AI, in the context of patient care. The allure is...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Global Pandemic Accelerates Trend Toward Use of Real-World Data Sources

The global pandemic has accelerated the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) encouragement of real-world data (RWD) and real-world evidence (RWE) (the clinical evidence derived from analysis of RWD), particularly as the FDA...more

Mintz - Health Care Viewpoints

FDA Provides Update on Pre-Cert Program and Launches Digital Health Center of Excellence

You’d be forgiven in the current climate of coronavirus and election season, to name just a couple hot issues of the day, for missing two recent announcements from the FDA about its digital health program. On September 14,...more

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FDA Approves First of Its Kind Artificial Pancreas for Children 2 to 6 Years Old

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Type I Diabetes is the most common type of diabetes in children, impacting about 1 in 400 children in the US according to the American Diabetes Association. Children diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes require lifelong daily...more

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FDA finalizes policy on multi-function medical devices’ premarket submissions

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On July 28, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the final guidance “Multiple Function Device Products: Policy and Considerations,” which describes FDA's regulatory approach and policy for products with multiple...more

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Next Steps for 21st Century Cures 2.0

On Monday, April 27, Representatives Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Fred Upton (R-MI) announced the next steps for 21st Century Cures 2.0 (Cures 2.0), legislation that will build on the original 21st Century Cures Act enacted in...more

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Vital Signs: Digital Health Law Update | Winter 2020

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NOTE FROM THE EDITORS - Welcome to the first issue of "Vital Signs"—a refreshed and reframed revival of Jones Day's Digital Health Law Update, given our long-standing commitment, experience, and leadership in digital...more

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Special Report: FDA 2019 Year in Review

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The US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) 2019 regulatory agenda focused on digital health, streamlined product approvals, evolving evidentiary thresholds for product approvals and strategic enforcement. The agency...more

Mintz - Health Care Viewpoints

Evolution & Revolution: Device Policy Priorities at FDA in 2019

This post is the first in a series of three in which we recap the Food and Drug Administration’s somewhat difficult year, having spent the majority of it without a permanent Commissioner and facing a slew of political and...more

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FDA Goes Back to the Drawing Board on Clinical Decision Support Software

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In its new draft guidance document on clinical decision support (CDS) software, the US Food and Drug Administration revamps its proposed interpretation of the 21st Century Cures Act and proposes new policies of enforcement...more

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GAO Report Sheds Light on Drug Manufacturers’ Expanded Access Programs

Out of a sample of 29 non-representative drug manufacturers surveyed earlier this year, 23 had publicly posted policies related to accessing their investigational drugs outside of the context of formal clinical trials,...more

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Final guidance provides additional clarity to the Humanitarian Device Exemption program

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On 6 September 2019 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the agency) issued its final guidance document entitled "Humanitarian Device Exemption (HDE) Program." ...more

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Modernizing FDA’s New Drugs Regulatory Program – Reviewing the Guidance Ecosystem and Implications for Life Sciences Companies

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In 2016, Congress passed the 21st Century Cures Act (Cures Act), which contained provisions to help accelerate medical product innovation while reducing regulatory burden, as well as to increase efforts for critical research...more

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FDA Issues Real-World Evidence Framework for Drugs and Biologics

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On December 6, 2018, Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announced the FDA’s highly anticipated new strategic framework for assessing the potential use of real-world evidence (RWE) in connection with the agency’s drug and biologic...more

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Patients (May) Know Best: Leveraging the Patient Experience From Development to Commercialization

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With the “patient experience” becoming an increasingly important element in directing not only where industry spends its limited drug development resources but how clinical trials are designed, the U.S. Food and Drug...more

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FDA proposes streamlining combination product regulations

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On May 15, 2018, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed amending its product classification rules for combination products, found in 21 CFR Part 3. Generally, the proposed rule purports to clarify language in the...more

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FDA 2017 Year in Review

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The US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) 2017 regulatory agenda was marked by inactivity in the months following the presidential inauguration. Since FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb’s Senate confirmation in May 2017, the...more

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Digital Health Year in Review: 2017 Trends and Looking Ahead to 2018

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Introduction - Throughout 2017, the health care and life science industries experienced a widespread proliferation of digital health innovation that presents challenges to traditional notions of health care delivery and...more

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FDA Issues Guidance on Digital Health

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued two guidance documents last week clarifying its approach to certain health-related software in response to the addition of Section 520(o) to the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, which...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

FDA Issues Guidance on Use of Real-World Evidence for Medical Devices

On August 31, 2017, the Food and Drug Aministration issued a final guidance titled “Use of Real-World Evidence to Support Regulatory Decision-Making for Medical Devices.” In the guidance, which finalizes the agency’s July...more

Mintz - Health Care Viewpoints

FDA Commissioner Announces Stem Cell Enforcement Shift, Plans to Develop Comprehensive Regenerative Medicine Policies

In a major public move that has been long-awaited by proponents of evidence-based stem cell science, FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb issued a lengthy statement on August 28, 2017 “on the FDA’s new policy steps and enforcement...more

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Developments in Regenerative Medicine: FDA Announces Plans to Clarify Its Oversight of Cellular Therapy Products and Approves...

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FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, on Aug. 28, 2017, announced steps the agency is taking to begin rolling out policies and guidance documents to clarify its oversight over regenerative medicine products. Dr. Gottlieb...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Effective Immediately: The FDA Updates Humanitarian Device Exemption Regulations

On June 7, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it is updating the humanitarian device exemption (HDE) regulations. The changes are meant to bring the regulations into compliance with the 21st Century...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Right-to-Try or Right to Ask?

Recently, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), a prominent medical organization, announced that it does not support so called “right-to-try” laws. Right-to-try legislation, which has now gained support in 33...more

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Seven Key Questions in Understanding the Current Regulatory State of HCT/Ps

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Despite regulations, litigation, and significant draft guidance, the future of regulation of HCT/Ps remains up in the air. Learn what you need to know quickly with these seven questions and answers....more

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