FDA Seeks Input on At-Home Use Medical Technologies
The FDA CDRH is seeking input from industry and the public on expanding access to home use medical technologies. The comment period closes on August 30, 2023.
Tag Archives: health equity
FDA CDRH To Host Virtual Workshop to Enhance Clinical Study Diversity
The FDA, in collaboration with the Clinical Trials Transformation Initiative (CTTI), is hosting a two-day virtual public workshop on increasing the enrollment of historically underrepresented populations in clinical studies and encouraging clinical study participation that reflects the prevalence of the disease or condition among demographic subgroups. The workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, November 29, and Thursday, November 30, 2023, from 10:00am-2:00pm ET.
Chin Named Chief Financial Officer of Akido
Akido is focused on addressing the systemic inequities that lead to chronic illness and vulnerability through early interventions designed around social determinants of health (SDoH), best-in-class care and human-centered technology.
FDA Updates Breakthrough Devices Guidance Focused on Health Equity
The draft guidance proposes updates to clarify how the Breakthrough Devices Program may be applicable to certain medical devices that promote health equity, as well as considerations in designating eligible devices that may benefit populations impacted by disparities in health and health care.
The Perils of Biased Data
The reality of biased data is becoming all too clear, which raises important questions for clinicians as well as device and drug developers. In a world full of biased data what are the most ethical practices to achieve equitable health care?
AdvaMed Releases New Resource on Diversity in Clinical Research
“Approaches to Increasing Diversity in Clinical Research and Addressing Health Inequities” offers key recommendations for device manufacturers and developers on steps they can take to increase diversity in clinical research and address health equity.
