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Medical Devices

Analytics
By Mike Miliard | 02:57 pm | July 02, 2018
It's the second such collaboration, using real-world clinical data to track device performance, following the health system's 2017 agreement with Medtronic.
Workforce
By Rob Benson | 11:12 am | June 29, 2018
The Topol Review’s interim report invites the health tech community to share insight on what the NHS workforce needs to deliver its digital future.
Privacy & Security
By Bill Siwicki | 01:13 pm | June 19, 2018
Experts discuss where medical devices are headed as the internet of things continues to expand.
Mobile Health IT
By Jonah Comstock | 05:30 pm | June 12, 2018
The patent description is a tweak on the standard-of-care inflatable blood pressure cuff, built into a wearable that might be smaller, connected and sport a touchscreen.
Privacy & Security
By Jessica Davis | 05:00 pm | June 12, 2018
A recent University of California survey found that a few delivery organizations and vendors believe 100 to 1,000 patients have had adverse events from compromised health IT infrastructure - and the threat will only persist.
By Bernie Monegain | 01:10 pm | June 05, 2018
HeartMate3 recalled because of unintended disconnection between power source and controller.
Analytics
By Bernie Monegain | 02:29 pm | June 04, 2018
The patient monitoring company says the technology, developed at the University of Chicago, will allow health systems to better manage patients' risk of adverse events.
Quality & Safety
By Mike Miliard | 04:55 pm | June 01, 2018
As the agency considers a lighter touch for regulating iterative versions of software-as-a-medical device, it should also stay focused on patient-centeredness, cybersecurity and more, HIMSS says.
Analytics
By Jessica Davis | 02:35 pm | June 01, 2018
HIMSS’ latest cybersecurity report highlights the continued Meltdown and Spectre threats that first appeared in early 2018, while outlining how hackers can easily exploit healthcare’s legacy systems.
Revenue Cycle
By Bernie Monegain | 12:18 pm | May 31, 2018
The woman-run consulting firm will use the capital to expand its offering in the healthcare industry, CEO Tammy Hawes says.