Connected medical devices are being used in various capacities to resolve several issues currently plaguing the healthcare industry on a global scale. Once considered peripheral resources, due to new science and innovation, medical devices and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies have now become integrated into the very fabric of most...
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How to Conduct an Inventory of Your Medical Devices to Plan for Confident Cybersecurity
Connected medical devices have become an integral part of the patient experience here in the United States. Recent statistics demonstrate that a single hospital room may have, on average, 15-20 medical devices in it, many of them connecting directly into the healthcare facility's IT infrastructure. Beyond the number in each...
6 Recommendations for Taking Your Healthcare Information Management Systems from Compliance to Confidence
Cyber attacks are a regular occurrence throughout the healthcare industry. Unfortunately, not only are data nad network security compromises common, they are also costly. A cyberattack can cost the organization $1.4 million in recovery expenses alone on average, including loss of productivity, service disruption, and irreparable reputation damage for medical...
Maintaining Strong IT Security When Using Medical Devices
Connected medical devices have been around, in various capacities, for the last several decades. However, the current advancements in technology, coupled with Internet of Things (IoT) innovation, has officially and effectively redefined the impact and reliance on these devices throughout the healthcare industry. Seen as an emerging technology and enabler...