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Follow on Google News | Susan R. Huntington, Attorney, Day Pitney LLP to Speak at the KG's EventFor further details, please visit: https://theknowledgegroup.org/ About Susan R. Huntington Susan Huntington assists health care providers with the spectrum of business and regulatory needs. She has focused her entire legal career in health law and has extensive clinical, business management, insurance, risk management and legal experience. Susan has provided legal support from just about every side of a transaction -- serving as in-house counsel at national health insurer, general counsel for a large primary care physician group, deputy general counsel for an integrated multi-hospital system and manger of clinical risk consulting services for a professional liability insurance carrier. In addition, her experience as a physician assistant aids with her interactions with health care clients by understanding the general clinical environment and the challenges to achieving success in today's complicated regulatory and litigious environment. More and more medical devices are associated with or dependent on technology, such as patient portals, clinical monitoring, and data aggregation. This reliance on technology raises privacy and security concerns which add to the traditional medical device risks of product liability and bodily injury. Ms. Huntington will discuss risk management considerations associated with these new medical device technology exposures and ways to address such risk areas through contractual terms and conditions. About Day Pitney LLP Day Pitney LLP is a full-service law firm with close to 300 attorneys in Boston, Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey, New York, and Washington, DC. The firm offers clients strong corporate and litigation practices, with experience on behalf of large national and international corporations as well as emerging and middle-market companies. With one of the largest and most sophisticated individual clients practices in the country, the firm also has extensive experience assisting individuals and their families, fiduciaries and tax-exempt entities plan for the future. Event Synopsis: As the need for a cost-effective patient care increases, developments and innovation in the healthcare technology begin to arise. Nowadays, the numerous advances in computer algorithms, the Internet-of- However, despite the numerous opportunities, medical devices, like other computer system can be vulnerable to cybersecurity breaches which may consequently impact patient care, brand and reputation of hospitals, and the safety of patients' personal and medical information. The widespread use of wireless technology and software in medical devices escalates the risks of potential cybersecurity threats. Addressing such threats and reducing information security risks requires manufacturers, hospitals and facilities to ensure effective safeguards in identifying risks and hazards associated with their medical devices, and applying appropriate mitigation strategies to address patient safety risks and proper device performance. In this LIVE Webcast, a seasoned panel of thought leaders, professionals, and practitioners brought together by The Knowledge Group will review and discuss the potential problems and possible impact of medical devices in the healthcare landscape. Speakers will also help the audience understand the pace of innovation in this area including its direct connection to business potential and overall cost savings. Key topics include: § Networked Medical Devices in Hospitals, Clinics, and Care Centers § Cyber Security and Safety Risks § Hardware, Software, and Architectural Limitations § Networks, Internet-of- § Legacy Equipment (Passwords, Upgrades, Coding) § Current Device Limitations § Cyber Attacks and Malware ('MEDJACK', 'Zeus', and 'Citadel') § Federal Regulations for Hospitals and Manufacturers § Current Limitations § Suggested Enhancements § Device Standards and Compliance § Network Security Risk Evaluation and Analysis § Risk Mitigation Strategies on Networks § Security Management Programs § Manufacturer's Security Guidance and Disclosure Policies § Device Hardware and Software Updating § Regulatory Compliance § Liability Assessment and Mitigation § Best Practices About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series The Knowledge Group was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register to an event, please visit: http://theknowledgegroup.org End
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