Daily Newsletter

08 December 2023

Daily Newsletter

08 December 2023

Medical Device Network Review 2023

As the year draws to an end the Medical Device Network looks back at some of the biggest events of 2023 in the medical device industry.

Kiays Khalil December 07 2023

The year has had ups and downs from artificial intelligence regulation to industry wide layoffs there has been a lot to cover. The Medical Device Network has put together a short video to recap the biggest events of the year to help you process the news going into 2024.

Why are healthcare companies hesitant to invest in the metaverse?

Although metaverse technologies could reinvent healthcare approaches and bring new experiences to healthcare providers and patients, adoption is still at an early stage. There are currently few use cases in the healthcare industry. The metaverse needs to overcome major challenges for healthcare, including regulation and data privacy concerns.

Healthcare industry continues to be highly vulnerable to cyberattacks

Cybersecurity is a growing market in the medical devices sector for several reasons. Medical devices often collect and contain vulnerable data, such as patient medical information. Legacy medical devices are a cause for concern because they likely were not designed with cyberattacks in mind. With the adoption of EHR systems, telemedicine measures, mobile health apps, and other connected devices, there is increased vulnerability to cyberattacks.

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