The American healthcare system desperately needs support. The American population is aging, and life expectancy is increasing, with those 65 or older accounting for one out of every five Americans by 2030—and 80 percent of those having at least one chronic condition. Healthcare costs are increasing; costs have already risen [...]
The U.S. government’s long-standing support for policies that reduce artificial barriers to digital trade has provided an important foundation for even the smallest American companies’ competitiveness abroad. As virtually all industries continue their transition to digital, and regulators abroad have increasingly sought policies that would exclude American small businesses and [...]
In addition to being entrepreneurs and innovators, many ACT | The App Association members are patent holders. Their valuable intellectual property (IP) is the lifeblood of their businesses, allowing them to compete in crowded markets. The United States has many venues in which to protect IP, including the International Trade [...]
With Congress’ renewed focus on addressing policy challenges after voting on government funding in November, ACT | The App Association and the Developers Alliance seized the opportunity to host a briefing focused on the relationship between small business successes and app store platforms. The presentation, “Maximizing Small App Publisher Success [...]
Our mobile devices are a window to the world, and we need them and the infrastructure they rely on to remain secure so our personal data is safe. While mobile app stores like Apple’s App Store and the Google Play store vet apps to ensure the average user’s safety and [...]