The FDA’s new rules require all new medical device submissions to have incorporated cybersecurity measures, including a software bill of materials (SBOMs) that details existing vulnerabilities. Although the full impact of these requirements will not be seen for years, they are expected to enforce accountability among manufacturers, shifting towards a more secure healthcare structure. The emphasis on cybersecurity measures also offers purchasers more leverage, while urging providers to demand improved security from manufacturers in an effort to advance patient safety.
ASTP appoints 3 new health IT leaders: CTO, CDO and CAIO
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has filled three key technology roles. Alicia Rouault, formerly of the White House’s United States Digital