Navigating the Conflicting Interests of Digital Health Innovation and Business Advancement: Five Tips for Healthcare Lawyers Advising Clients Interested in Digital Health

Healthcare attorneys Mason Borneman, Harshita Rathore and Shalyn Watkins co-authored an article for the American Health Law Association's (AHLA) Health Law Connections magazine analyzing the risks that have arisen as a result of the rapid – and transformative – growth of the digital health sector. The global digital health market is projected to reach more than $1.9 trillion by 2033, and innovation in this space continues to reshape healthcare delivery and services. With these advancements, however, comes uncertainty, as legislators and enforcement authorities attempt to keep pace with change and react accordingly with new laws and regulations. In this article, the authors discuss the gap between technological developments and regulatory responses, what the rise in digital health and artificial intelligence (AI) means for health systems and how legal counsel can guide clients in addressing the risks associated with new methods and products.

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