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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Court Upholds DMCA Repair Exemption for Medical Devices
A US District Court has upheld a rule allowing limited circumvention of copyright protections for the repair and maintenance of medical devices.
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Lawmaker Calls for Broader Military Adoption of Right to Repair Provisions
Rep Marie Gluesenkamp Perez commended the Army’s move to include right to repair in contracts and urged other branches to follow suit to reduce costs and boost readiness.
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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.
Terumo Ends Servicing Certification Classes for System 1
Terumo Cardiovascular announced it is discontinuing certification classes for the maintenance of its Advanced Perfusion System 1 Heart Lung Machine, a decision that adds to ongoing debates about right-to-repair in healthcare technology.
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Proposed Fair Repair Act Excludes Medical Devices
Congressman Joe Morelle introduced the Fair Repair Act, aiming to guarantee the right to repair products, excluding medical devices.
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AdvaMed, Opponents Spar About FTC Right to Repair Rulemaking
In what could be viewed as a controversial stance in the HTM field, AdvaMed submitted comments to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), expressing concern at a proposed rule-making in favor of national “right to repair” standard. Their opponents hold a vastly different view.
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California Passes Right-to-Repair Law for Consumer Electronics
California passed a sweeping right-to-repair law for consumer electronics that will require device manufacturers to provide parts and tools.
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MITA Releases ‘Safe Servicing’ Video
MITA has launched a “safe servicing”
video—which, industry insiders say, may evoke a strong response from members of the healthcare technology management community.
Avante Health Solutions Announces Major Right to Repair Development
Avante Health Solutions announced a significant turning point in the right to repair, specifically concerning the right to access, service, and maintain diagnostic imaging medical equipment manufactured by Philips Medical Systems for Avante’s customers who own the equipment.
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Inside the Right to Repair
The Right to Repair movement is gaining momentum. But can the medical device segment of this debate make meaningful changes to the system for HTM repair any time soon?
