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Healthcare professionals other than physicians, dentists and veterinarians who have prescribing authority under state law can order prescription digital therapeutics. That could improve access, especially to devices that treat mental health conditions.

The tech giant shut down its dedicated health division this year, but it released a variety of consumer- and clinician-facing projects.

As 2021 draws to a close, MobiHealthNews asked executives and other leaders in the digital health space what they expect from the industry next year.

The new digital strategies are allowing the provider to change care delivery because the technology is no longer siloed.

Other contributing factors include the emergence of new technologies, vaccine mandates and more federal scrutiny of mergers.

This comes after Medtronic recalled its MiniMed 600 and the remote controller device for its MiniMed 508.

A smart ring-type heart-monitoring device is targeting the global market.

The obstetrics and paediatrics app will be launched next year.

The research targets people with complex regional pain syndrome, post-stroke pain, and other pain-induced conditions.

Mayealie Adams, managing director of government and external affairs at Philips, discusses the future of policy around telehealth and maternal care.