Hospitals around the world face potentially costly and devastating risks to their patients and financial bottom lines because of the vulnerabilities introduced when medical devices are connected to IT networks. Those risks, however, could be significantly mitigated through the application of thoughtful and comprehensive risk management practices, according to AAMI.
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For more than a quarter-century, the Indiana Biomedical Society (IBS) has been providing support, networking, and educational opportunities for biomedical engineers throughout the Hoosier state. In this article, 24×7 contributing writer Phyllis Hanlon profiles the IBS and reveals some of the secrets to the IBS’ staying power. Read them here.
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With stories about ransomware attacks, security breaches, and device hacks looming in the headlines, healthcare organizations must invest in a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy, according to Dell EMC healthcare strategist Susmit Pal. Solutions such as traditional firewall and antivirus protection, encryption, and sophisticated data analytics solutions aren’t enough as standalone solutions to mitigate risks of breach to an ever-expanding healthcare IT network.
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In a recent report, titled “Cybersecurity of Medical Imaging Equipment,” DITTA—the Global Diagnostic Imaging, Healthcare IT and Radiation Therapy Trade Association—urged stakeholders in the medical imaging equipment sector to be vigilant in maintaining cybersecurity measures. The report also emphasized the association’s commitment to cybersecurity.
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ECRI Institute announces a new Cybersecurity Gap Analysis service to help hospitals and health systems protect their medical devices from being used in a cyberattack against them. The new service examines eight operational areas that hospitals often overlook, including identifying network-connected devices and their associated risks.
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