Cybersecurity is one of the hottest topics in healthcare—and one seasoned writer Chris Hayhurst explores thoroughly in June’s cover story. In this article, a few experts in the HTM field offer their thoughts on what professionals can do to keep their devices—and patients— safe. Don’t miss out.
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In June’s installment of The LynchPin, biomedical expert Patrick Lynch delves into succession planning in the HTM industry. After all, he says, with the recent closures of numerous private, for-profit biomedical schools, as well as the fact that many professionals are nearing retirement age, succession planning is a must for HTM departments.
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Siemens Healthineers is joining forces with Imricor Medical Systems Inc., Burnsville, Minn., to develop an integrated solution that combines the clinical benefits of real-time MRI scans with 3D-guided cardiac ablation.
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Medical devices, like other networked computer systems, incorporate software that may be vulnerable to cybersecurity threats. In June’s installment of Networking, IT aficionado Arleen Thukral, MS, discusses the challenges of securing medical devices, as well as how to proactively address cybersecurity risks.
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On Tuesday, April 25, Congressmen Ryan Costello (R-Pa.) and Scott Peters (D-Calif.) introduced H.R. 2118, “Ensuring Patient Safety through Accountable Medical Device Servicing”—legislation that has garnered mixed reviews from members of the HTM community. Read about it here.
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