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Drones: Nuisance or Serious, Immediate Threat?

Deploying drones to deliver defibrillators

Drones have a promising future for medical deliveries.

October 13, 2020

First responders, healthcare facilities and private organizations can use drones to deliver medical supplies efficiently and quickly.

CISA Releases Notice of Funding Opportunity for Emergency Communications

May 15, 2020

CISA released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to fund up to two demonstration projects that address the National Emergency Communications Plan and identify innovative solutions to improve the delivery of rural medical communications.

The Global Coronavirus and Your Response

Complacency with the Coronavirus kills, says this industry expert

Diane Ritchey

March 3, 2020

What has been your response to the global Coronavirus?

Front Rush, Recruiting Software Company, Exposes 700,000 Student Athletes' Files

January 23, 2020

Front Rush confirmed that they suffered a data breach exposing roughly 700,000 student athletes’ files.

UPS, CVS Make First Residential Drone Deliveries of Prescription Medicines

November 8, 2019

UPS and CVS Health Corporation announced the successful completion of the first revenue-generating drone delivery of a medical prescription from a CVS pharmacy directly to a consumer’s home.

5G Technology Helps Paramedics Diagnose Medical Issues

June 25, 2019

5G technology could allow paramedics to diagnose medical problems more quickly, experts say, with the help of a "robo-glove" that can carry out remote-controlled ultrasound scans in an ambulance, or at the scene of an accident, according to a news report.

Malware Experts Predict Attacks on Medical Imaging Devices Will Increase

Kylie Bull

January 30, 2018

Malware researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) are warning medical imaging device (MID) manufacturers and healthcare providers to become more diligent in protecting medical imaging equipment from cyber threats.

FDA Issues Guidelines on Medical Device Cybersecurity

January 19, 2016

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a new set of draft guidelines in hopes that medical device manufacturers not only address cybersecurity risks before they design products, but also during the maintenance of them.

Medical Device Security Benchmarks Emerging

December 1, 2014

The Center for Internet Security (CIS) and the Medical Device Innovation, Safety and Security Consortium (MDISS) announced the availability of new resources to help address the growing security concerns about network-connected medical devices.

Why You Need Tactical Medical Training

Imagine being at ground zero for the Boston Marathon bombing.

Diane Ritchey

September 1, 2014

Having Lock-Down Protocols are useful, however it can delay law enforcement’s entry time. Do not expect to always escort law enforcement to threat areas; directions and diagrams are very helpful.