Medical devices

Hacking of medical devices rising as next threat

Providers’ defenses are still weak, and profit motivation boosts the risk says Sam Rehman.

Device security Joseph Goedert July 10

Device security Joseph Goedert July 10
Healthcare organizations begin to embrace digital disruption

Technology is changing the way providers do their jobs, offering a chance to take a fresh look at care delivery and improve patient treatment, says Andy Slavitt.

HIT John Morrissey June 30

HIT John Morrissey June 30
ECRI service to aid hospitals in planning tech purchases

New approach aims to simplify and accelerate the decision making process, says Thomas Skorup.

HIT Joseph Goedert June 26

HIT Joseph Goedert June 26
10 takeaways from HHS’s new cybersecurity report

Legacy system shortcomings, a lack of security staff and connectivity puts health data at risk.

Data security June 15

Data security June 15
Topol: ‘Imprecision’ medicine is plaguing healthcare

Organizations must leverage available technology to focus on individualizing patient care, says Eric Topol, MD.

Precision medicine Greg Slabodkin June 8

Precision medicine Greg Slabodkin June 8
HIT Think 3 key strategies for better managing medical devices

Mark A. Weber
Senior vice president of healthcare development Infor

Using information technology to better collect data on complicated equipment can help improve maintenance and ensure patient safety.

Medical devices June 6

Medical devices June 6
Handheld device facilitates cervical cancer screenings

Pocket colposcope could reduce the cost and discomfort of diagnosis efforts.

Medical devices Greg Slabodkin June 5

Medical devices Greg Slabodkin June 5
Sensor provides early detection of asthma

Researchers seek a device that can predict onset of asthma attack, and other respiratory conditions.

Medical devices Greg Slabodkin May 31

Medical devices Greg Slabodkin May 31
Manufacturers, providers fear attack likely on med devices

Product testing frequently is insufficient to ensure security, Larry Ponemon says.

Device security Joseph Goedert May 30

Device security Joseph Goedert May 30
9 ways to protect medical devices from ransomware

Finding at-risk devices and prioritizing patching is key to bolstering defense.

Medical devices May 30

Medical devices May 30

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