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The purpose of this research is to explore the impacts of mHealth on existing health care from the aspect of regulation and innovation. It was investigated through a regulatory transition in the USA. I identified interactive regulators and medical entrepreneurs as potential innovators driving innovative change in mHealth. They have taken on the role of potential innovators after adopting a forward-thinking mindset, allowing innovators to take advantage of new technologies through new regulations and transforming communication between patients and medical doctors. This research provided a deeper understanding of the role of mHealth and clarify the potential factors affecting changes in the healthcare industry.
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Onodera, R., Sengoku, S. (2022). Relationship of Innovation and Regulation on mHealth. In: Kodama, K., Sengoku, S. (eds) Mobile Health (mHealth). Future of Business and Finance. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-4230-3_2
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