File Under: Careful What You Ask For

Jun 29

From: Politico

Health industry asks government for help on cybersecurity

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With help from Arthur Allen (@arthurallen202) and Darius Tahir (@dariustahir)

HEALTH INDUSTRY WANTS GOVERNMENT HELP ON CYBERSECURITY: The House Energy and Commerce Committee received nearly 300 pages of input on its request for information about ways to fortify the cybersecurity of medical devices such as MRIs and X-ray machines. Industry respondents converged on a few common themes, including their need for financial support and guidance from Washington on how to secure legacy technology.

The American Alliance of Orthopedic Executives, for instance, requested federal assistance for the upkeep and replacement of medical technology. The American Hospital Association urged FDA to clarify that medical devices are required to have certain security measures. The health care industry is “confused as to whether FDA guidance on post-market cybersecurity is binding,” the group wrote in its comments.

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