Managing medical device security requires better collaboration

siteadmin March 17, 2014

The responsibility for managing the security of medical devices is still a topic of debate. At the Medical Device Security Risks and Challenges Symposium, experts discussed the role of manufacturers and healthcare providers in maintaining device security. Collaboration between various stakeholders is deemed essential, but it is still lacking. Concerns were raised about the lack of communication between manufacturers and providers, and the limited involvement of physicians and risk compliance officers in the discussion.