In a response to a recent right-to-repair op-ed, representatives of the American College of Clinical Engineering argue that giving qualified technicians access to service information, parts, and diagnostic tools can improve equipment uptime, reduce costs, and support patient care.
H.160 would require original equipment manufacturers to provide documentation, parts, and tools needed to diagnose, maintain, and repair medical equipment on fair and reasonable terms.
Advocacy groups urge the House to adopt similar language in its version of the bill.
In this case study, learn how one Georgia health network tasked an independent service organization with improving women’s imaging equipment uptime while slashing costs.
A former FDA official argues that medical device repair needs stricter oversight to protect patient safety amid growing right to repair efforts.