Same Basement, Better Wi-Fi (Editor’s Message)
What started as a trip through the BI&T archives became a reminder that many of HTM's biggest conversations haven't changed nearly as much as you might expect.
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85% of Healthcare Practices Experienced Third-Party Vendor Disruptions in Past Year
A new report found that, despite these disruptions, most practices do not continuously monitor their digital supply chains.
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Philips Adds AI Measurement and Lesion Classification Tools to Ultrasound Systems
The FDA-cleared update automates measurement tasks and provides clinical decision support to improve imaging workflow.
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Joint Commission Releases Voluntary Responsible Use of AI in Healthcare Certification
Following initial guidance in 2025, the new certification will recognize US healthcare organizations and health systems adopting and implementing the technology responsibly.
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Senator Requests FDA Investigation Into Chinese Medical Device Cybersecurity
The request seeks a review of devices cleared before 2023 to protect patient data from potential foreign interference.
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Advanced Global Health Starts with Safe Medical Device Repairs
A HIMSS Foundation executive argues that expanding right-to-repair policies to healthcare could create patient safety and cybersecurity risks tied to medical device repair.
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AI System for Predictive Burn Wound Assessment Receives FDA De Novo Clearance
The system utilizes multispectral imaging and algorithms to help clinicians determine the healing potential of burn wounds.
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React Health Removes VOCSN V+Pro Ventilators
A manufacturing error may lead to undetected oxygen leaks, posing risks of reduced oxygen delivery and potential fire hazards.
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Medical Device Recalls Declined in Q1 2026 Amid FDA Quality System Changes
Sedgwick’s latest report shows fewer medical device recall events in Q1 2026, while sterility-related recalls drove the majority of impacted units.
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FDA Issues Alert for Draeger Atlan Anesthesia Workstations
Draeger expands its correction for Atlan models due to potential mechanical ventilation failure.
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AASM Updates Sleep Center Standard to Require Electrical Safety Inspection Rather Than Testing
The revision to the standard, effective June 1, 2026, specifies that annual electrical safety inspection by a certified electrician or biomedical engineer satisfies the equipment maintenance requirement for in-lab sleep testing programs.
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FDA Clears New Contrast Management System for Cardiovascular Procedures
The ACIST Pro Diagnostic System provides automated contrast delivery to improve efficiency and safety in cardiac catheterization labs.
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Can Feedback Help CE/HTM Get Well-deserved Recognition?
Past equipment performance and maintenance experience can provide valuable feedback for future technology decisions while strengthening recognition of CE and HTM expertise.
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FDA Clears Six Siemens Healthineers Interventional Imaging Systems with AI
The new Artis portfolio features an AI-powered imaging chain designed to improve image quality and noise reduction during interventional procedures.
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