Congress Removes Military Right to Repair Provisions from Defense Bill
Bipartisan provisions that would have expanded military access to repair data and technical information were removed from the final FY26 defense authorization bill.
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Health Sector Publishes Previews for AI Cybersecurity Guidance
A new HSCC preview outlines the phased rollout of AI cybersecurity resources designed to help healthcare organizations manage emerging risks across operations, governance, device security, and third-party tools.
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3M Company Corrects Ranger Blood/Fluid Warming System
The action addresses a discrepancy between the device’s labeled and actual performance at high flow rates, which could pose a risk of patient hypothermia.
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Joint Commission Names Inaugural Recipient of the 2025 Healthcare Innovation Award
Tampa General Hospital is honored for integrating new strategies and technologies to improve patient safety and care quality.
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FDA Alerts Users to Purge Pressure Issues in Automated Impella Controller
The alert links purge retainer failures to potential pump stops and loss of hemodynamic support; the manufacturer is planning a service update.
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FDA Approves Implantable Device for Urge Urinary Incontinence
The tibial neuromodulation therapy is designed with a 15-year battery life and is MRI-compatible.
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2026 Healthcare Cybersecurity Benchmarking Study Opens for Enrollment
The study aims to provide benchmarks to help organizations prioritize investments and strengthen resilience against cyberattacks.
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House Committee Advances Medicare Coverage Bill for Breakthrough Medical Devices
AdvaMed urges inclusion of diagnostic tests in legislation that would provide four years of coverage for FDA-designated breakthrough technologies.
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Joint Commission, CHAI Release Initial Guidance for AI in Healthcare
The framework is the first step in a plan to develop governance playbooks and a voluntary AI certification program for US health systems.
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Understanding and Preventing Piggybacking Attacks in Your NetworkÂ
Piggybacking attacks exploit trust to slip past defenses, often going unnoticed until damage is done. Understanding how they work—and strengthening both digital and physical safeguards—can help reduce risk.
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Class I Recall Expanded for Alaris Pump Infusion Sets
The voluntary recall involves certain infusion sets used with the BD Alaris Pump Module model 8100 due to performance deviations that could impact dose accuracy.
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ECRI Convenes C-Suite Roundtables on Patient Safety and Quality Care
A new white paper shares insights from 17 healthcare executives on strengthening organizational resilience and continuous improvement.
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​​HIPAA Rule Update Needs Collaboration, Not Mandates (Editor’s Message)
Federal officials are eyeing a 2026 update to the HIPAA Security Rule, but healthcare needs a collaborative framework—not rigid mandates—to strengthen cybersecurity.
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Tandem Issues Correction for t:slim X2 Insulin Pumps
A faulty speaker wire can cause a malfunction that halts insulin delivery, prompting the US Food and Drug Administration to classify the action as a Class I recall.
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