Idea Lab Reimagines The Home As A Health Care Center

As part of its Home as a Health Care Hub initiative, the US FDA’s device center has unveiled an Idea Lab that includes a virtual reality experiencing offering an inside look at what is possible for patients receiving care at home utilizing the latest digital technologies.

The US Food and Drug Administration is building on Home as a Health Hub, an initiative aimed at making the home an integral part of the health care system, by bringing new and existing medical devices to patients where they live — literally.

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