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Regulatory Fragmentation

Meaning

A clinical and administrative challenge characterized by the lack of a unified, comprehensive, or coherent set of rules governing the practice, delivery, or oversight of a particular health service, often seen in emerging or interdisciplinary fields like personalized hormonal wellness. This fragmentation results in a patchwork of state-by-state licensing, varying standards of care, and unclear jurisdictional lines for digital health technologies and telemedicine. It presents a significant barrier to the consistent, high-quality provision of advanced care.