Dr. Julianne Malveaux is Dean of the College of Ethnic Studies at California State University, Los Angeles. She is an economist, author and commentator whose popular writings have appeared in USA Today, Black Issues in Higher Education, Ms.Magazine, Essence Magazine, The Progressive, among other publications.
Well-known for appearances on national network programs, including CNN, BET, PBS, NBC, ABC, Fox News, MSNBC, CNBC, C-SPAN and others; Malveaux is booked to offer commentary on subjects ranging from economics to women's rights and public policy. She has also hosted television and radio programs.
A committed activist and civic leader, Dr. Malveaux has held positions in women’s, civil rights, and policy organizations. Currently she serves on the boards of the Economic Policy Institute, The Recreation Wish List Committee of Washington, DC, and the Liberian Education Trust. Malveaux is also President of PUSH Excel, the educational branch of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.
While there are many consumer technology and electronic products for which the right to repair ideology may not have much of a safety risk, or perhaps even be beneficial, life-saving medical devices should not be among them. T
The Clarifying Remanufacturing to Protect Patient Safety Act was introduced by Reps. Scott Peters (D-CA), Kim Schrier (D-WA), and John Joyce (R- PA) to clarify the meaning of medical device remanufacturing and empower the FDA to educate company technicians so they know if they’ve crossed the line into a regulated activity.
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
By increasing oversight and regulation of independent service operators to ensure the quality, safety, and effectiveness of all device servicing Congress and the FDA can prevent future patients and providers from having to experience unnecessary harm caused by faulty medical device repair.
As the nation continues to reckon with disparities in health, we have a real opportunity to remove barriers to proper kidney care.