Completely eliminating vulnerabilities to ransomeware attacks like Wanna Cry is impossible. But hospitals can take some significant steps to minimize the risks. Medical device cybersecurity does not require starting from scratch, but it does require starting.
As hospitals look to integrate the most advanced technology that will help them reduce readmission rates and improve outcomes, there is a lot to consider. Buzzwords abound, like big data and coordinated care, but what those things actually mean vary largely from one place to the next. In the immediate term, the ECRI Institute has […]
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.
As technology trends emerge in hospitals they also pose new risks as well. Surgical fires may no longer pose the same risk they once did, but the ECRI Institute’s annual top 10 list of healthcare technology hazards highlights other issues. Emerging risks posed by interoperability problems and inadequate planning for electronic medical record implementation offer […]