Leveraging AI for Transforming Patient Care and Enhancing Clinician Experience in EMRs

By Josh Sol

As healthcare pushes forward in digital transformation, AI has emerged as a critical tool in optimizing electronic medical records. EMRs remain both vital and frustrating. Clinicians wrestle with usability, while patients struggle with engagement and access. By integrating AI thoughtfully and securely, we can create a more intuitive, efficient and user-centric experience for both groups.

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Increased productivity through AI?

By Dr Christian Johner

MTI Viewpoint: I expect fundamental changes to our medical device ecosystem; not all companies will survive them. The ability to consistently use AI will also determine who will be among the survivors and even the winners. AI will not only be part of the devices but also an internal tool.

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Interoperability
Interoperability

What’s Missing in MedTech Innovation? The Journey Toward Plug-and-Play Device Interoperability

By Dr. Charles Jaffe, Todd Cooper

For over four decades, the medical device industry has wrestled with fragmented data exchange and proprietary integrations. HL7’s Device Interoperability FHIR Accelerator initiative offers a vendor-neutral framework to finally achieve plug-and-play interoperability—unlocking scalable, AI-powered MedTech innovation and improving patient outcomes.

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FDA Logo
FDA Logo

FDA Safety Communication: Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities with Certain Patient Monitors from Contec and Epsimed

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety communication to raise awareness about cybersecurity vulnerabilities in Contec CMS8000 patient monitors and Epsimed MN-120 patient monitors. These medical devices are used in health care and home settings for displaying information, such as the vital signs of a patient, including temperature, heartbeat, and blood pressure.

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Wearables, adhesives
Wearables, adhesives

Beyond Innovation: Confronting the Complex Risks in Health Technology Development

By Justin Kozak

Wearables are changing the game for health monitoring. From smartwatches and rings to skin patches, glasses, and even bras, companies are in a race to bring the latest innovations to market. But as this trend gains momentum and competition heats up, so do concerns about potential risks like data privacy, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and the possibility of inaccurate health readings that could critically impact user safety.

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