Dr. Charles Alessi, chief clinical officer of HIMSS, emphasized the importance of open debate about data usage and privacy in preparing for the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. He also pointed out the need to leverage digital technologies for non-communicable disease care. Dr. Alessi raised questions about the conflict between science/politics and technology/personal privacy and called for more discussion on these issues. The privacy debate surrounding health data use continues to be a major concern in a post-COVID world.

News – Masimo reports cyber incident affecting production sites – teiss
Masimo has reported a cyber incident that has impacted its production sites. The company is currently assessing the situation to understand the extent of the