Here’s How Telehealth is Revolutionizing the Way We Practice Healthcare
December 4, 2017
Telehealth is a topic under heavy study because it's extremely effective at reducing time and streamlining processes for medical care. It's a complex umbrella term that addresses physician to patient interaction, how medical records are viewed and delivered, physician care and outreach, patient…
3 Ways Healthcare Usage Dramatically Impacts Hardware Longevity
November 23, 2017
It's important for medical computers to operate 24/7 since healthcare is just as demanding. Internal components do not last forever, unfortunately, and demanding uptime for computers can seriously affect the longevity of hardware. According to an analysis by the Institute of Electrical and…
Extending the Life of Medical Equipment with Medical Grade PCs
November 13, 2017
The IT challenges and needs for a healthcare facility are far different than those of a traditional enterprise. Mobility, EMR compatibility, as well as 24/7 operability must all be factored in. But even within the healthcare space, needs can vary tremendously. Consider the differences between a…
3 Reasons Why End of Life Matters for Medical Equipment Manufacturers
October 30, 2017
The end of life (EoL) or PC life cycle is an important topic in the medical device manufacturing world. A PC life cycle can be defined as a cycle that describes the usefulness of a desktop or laptop computer to an agency, from its initial acquisition through its ultimate disposal—a fitting…
What The FDA’s Postmarket Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices Means for Manufacturers of Medical Devices
July 13, 2017
The FDA‘s guidance on “Postmarket Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices”[PDF] is a complementary document for the 2014’s “Content of Premarket Submissions for Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices” [PDF]. The 30 pages of the guidance contain detailed recommendations, and the…
The Impact of the IEC 60601 Standard on the Healthcare Industry
August 6, 2015
IEC 60601-1 is the primary standard governing the design of medical devices. While not all countries have adopted IEC 60601-1 as the standard, globally it has become the de facto international benchmark for the design of electronic medical devices. IEC 60601-1 is a standard intended to be applied…
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