Hacked Medical Devices Can Threaten Patient Safety

Security concerns with healthcare technology often involve safeguarding protected health information, but there is a real threat to patient safety from hackers accessing the medical devices used in treating patients.

Cybersecurity Experts Warn Hospitals About Device Security Risks

Medical devices may not be the first priority when healthcare organizations address cybersecurity, but risk managers should make sure they are included in defensive efforts, say cybersecurity experts.

NIST Report Shows Threats to Medical Devices

A draft report from the National Institute of Standards and Technology examines cybersecurity vulnerabilities and privacy risks related to the medical devices connected to the internet of things.

More Robust Informed Consent Needed for Telemedicine

This modality requires an emphasis on making sure patients understand the limitations of telemedicine at the same time it is being promoted as the new, modern way to interact with healthcare professionals.

Hospital Liable for $29.5 Million for Delayed Treatment of Allergic Reaction During CT Scan

This serious injury and significant verdict demonstrate the requirement not only that hospitals must create effective policies and procedures for patients experiencing adverse outcomes but actually implement and follow those procedures.

Psychiatrist Liable for Excessive Prescribing, Leading to Patient’s Death and $2 Million Verdict

Medical care providers, including physicians, clinics, and hospitals, are responsible for keeping up-to-date about any newly discovered side effects or dangers inherent in the drugs they prescribe to their patients.