Although incidents of cyber attacks are on the rise, healthcare has lagged behind other industries when it comes to implementing security measures. In two sessions at the AAMI conference in Denver on June 6, speakers urged attendees to confront the issue directly.
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The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers has announced the publication of “Building Code for Medical Device Software Security,” a set of security requirements designed to help OEMs reduce software vulnerabilities in medical devices at the point of origin.
Read MoreThe FDA has posted a safety alert concerning a security loophole in Hospira’s LifeCare PCA3 and PCA5 infusion pump systems. The vulnerability could allow a third party to access the pump remotely and modify the programmed dosage, leading to over- or under-infusion of therapeutic drugs.
Read MoreThis year’s program of educational sessions at AAMI 2015 includes something for everyone in the field, with dominant themes focusing on cybersecurity, PM compliance strategies, and the ongoing CE-IT convergence.
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Featuring nearly 200 exhibitors and more than 60 speakers, industry experts, and thought leaders, the AAMI 2015 Conference & Expo will provide educational and networking opportunities for HTM professionals at every level when it convenes in Denver June 5–8, 2015.
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