We are delighted to be the law firm that contributed to the Chambers Global Practice Guides Digital Health Guide. Our commentary on the digital health sector in Ecuador offers expert insight on the industry's regulatory authorities, legal risks for companies, intellectual property and personal data protection issues, cybersecurity and much more.
Read our chapter for more expert commentary on legal issues related to digital health.
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Digital Healthcare Overview
Digital Healthcare, Digital Medicine and Digital Therapeutics
Regulatory Definition
New Technologies
Emerging Legal Issues
Impact of COVID-19
Healthcare Regulatory Environment
Healthcare Regulatory Agencies
Recent Regulatory Developments
Regulatory Enforcement
Non-healthcare Regulatory Agencies
Non-healthcare Regulatory Agencies, Regulatory Concerns and New Healthcare Technologies
Preventative Healthcare
Preventative Versus Diagnostic Healthcare
Increased Preventative Healthcare
Regulated Personal Health Data and Unregulated Fitness and Wellness Information
Regulatory Developments
Challenges Created by the Role of Non-healthcare Companies
Wearables, Implantable and Digestibles Healthcare Technologies
Internet of Medical Things and Connected Device Environment
Legal Implications
Cybersecurity and Data Protection
Proposed Regulatory Developments
Software as a Medical Device
Categories, Risks and Regulations Surrounding Software as a Medical Device Technologies
Telehealth
Role of Telehealth in Healthcare
Regulatory Environment
Payment and Reimbursement
Internet of Medical Things
Developments and Regulatory and Technology Issues Pertaining to the Internet of Medical Things
5G Networks
The Impact of 5G Networks on Digital Healthcare
Data Use and Data Sharing
The Legal Relationship Between Digital Healthcare and Personal Health Information
AI and Machine Learning
The Utilisation of AI and Machine Learning in Digital Healthcare
AI and Machine Learning Data Under Privacy Regulations
Healthcare Companies
Legal Issues Facing Healthcare Companies
Upgrading IT Infrastructure
IT Upgrades for Digital Healthcare
Data Management and Regulatory Impact
Intellectual Property
Scope of Protection
Advantages and Disadvantages of Protections
Licensing Structures
Research in Academic Institutions
Contracts and Collaborative Development
Liability
Patient Care
Commercial
Hot Topics and Trends on the Horizon
Hot Topics That May Impact Digital Healthcare in the Future
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