Particle Health has responded to Epic Systems’ motion to dismiss its antitrust complaint, alleging Epic is unlawfully eliminating competition in the payer-platform market. Epic denies wrongdoing, arguing the lawsuit is retaliation for protecting patient privacy. Particle claims Epic used illegal tactics to undermine its business, while Epic maintains that the allegations are baseless and harmful to patient data integrity.

Dispersed responsibility, lack of asset inventory is causing gaps in medical device cybersecurity
Witnesses at a House hearing on medical device cybersecurity highlighted the need for better tracking of devices and their vulnerability to cyber threats. They noted