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Tennessee Rep. Marsha Blackburn’s proposed bill would increase the FDA’s authority and resources for overseeing mobile health applications.

The San Francisco-based personal finance company with the cool name launched its own healthcare division earlier this year, and is now looking to capture the top prize in the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Hospital Price Transparency Challenge with an app that allows users to shop around and compare prices on certain medical procedures.

The well-known telehealth services provider has set its sights on consumers with the launch of a mobile platform, giving users almost-instant access to a certified physician via smartphone or tablet.

According to a new study, more than 60 percent of Americans report that their PCs, laptops and smartphones are causing health issues. At that same time, the company commissioning the study says its technology may help solve the issue of too much technology.