Category: Safety

Safety

Siemens Healthineers Awarded $6.9 Million for Medical Device Cybersecurity Research

The project focuses on using artificial intelligence to automate security updates and protect hospital equipment from cyberattacks.

Safety

More Than 2,200 US Healthcare Centers Hit by Data Breaches Since 2023

With California leading the nation in incidents and 52 new investigations already launched in 2026, cybersecurity experts urge organizations to address critical network vulnerabilities.

Why Cybersecurity Incident Response Planning Should Be a Top Priority in Health Care
Federal Agencies Warn of Cyberattacks Targeting Programmable Logic Controllers
Social Engineering Drives 88% of Healthcare Cybersecurity Losses
Texas Directs Healthcare Facilities to Align With FDA Medical Device Cybersecurity Guidance
CISA Issues Alert on Endpoint Management System Security After Stryker Cyberattack
Stryker Hit by Cyberattack Linked to Iran-Tied Hacking Group, Causing Global Network Outage

Safety

FDA Updates Medical Device Cybersecurity Guidance to Address New Federal Requirements

Revised guidance aligns with quality management system regulation changes and provides recommendations for cyber device submissions under section 524B of the FD&C Act.

Cybersecurity

HSCC’s AI Cyber Guidance Is a Map. HTM Pros Are the Guides (Editor’s Message)

New AI cybersecurity guidance is set to roll out in early 2026, as AI becomes more embedded in healthcare technology.

Medical Device Errors

How Gaps in Requirements Traceability Fuel Recalls and Injuries

Breakdowns in linking requirements to design, risk, and verification are fueling software errors, compliance gaps, and costly recalls across device categories.

Fire Safety

Patient Dies After Defibrillator Fire at Tennessee Hospital

A patient using a defibrillator died at a southern-based medical center after the device erupted in fire and burned his body.

Hospital Safety

New Hospital Visitor System Features ‘Always-On’ Offline Capability

Managed from an Apple iPad, the system is designed to maintain visitor check-in, logging, and badge printing functions even during internet or power outages.