HealthTech

This comprehensive book provides a detailed survey and practical examination of a wide range of legal and regulatory topics in HealthTech. Combining the insights of leading healthcare experts from around the world, chapters first examine the key characteristics, use cases and regulation in the field, before turning to the development and potential applications of cutting-edge technologies in healthcare. The book also addresses the main issues involved in setting up and running a HealthTech business, highlighting the vital role this will play in developing the technologies and skill sets required for the future of the sector. Key features include: analysis of the impact of emerging innovations on the accessibility, efficiency and quality of healthcare and its effects on healthcare providers examination of artificial intelligence, blockchain and digital identity applications in healthcare, alongside associated regulatory challenges guidance on the financial requirements of healthcare start-ups at different stages of growth and various collaboration and partnership models in the HealthTech market discussion of the major regulatory questions affecting the HealthTech industry, from data protection, public procurement and product liability, to the regulation of medical devices, intellectual property and advertising. HealthTech: Law and Regulation will be an invaluable resource for both in-house lawyers in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, as well as those working for law firms practising in these areas. It will also be of interest to academics and students teaching or researching in healthcare law.