Q&A: IU Health’s Nick Sturgeon on Connected Medical Device Security and Collaboration

Connected medical device security is a major focus among healthcare leaders. An average hospital room can contain 15 to 20 connected medical devices, and any vulnerabilities could seriously impact patient care.
One 2022 survey found that healthcare organizations with a higher number of connected medical devices were more likely to experience a cyberattack. With connected medical device security top of mind across the country, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and MITRE have released an updated playbook to address evolving concerns.
“Healthcare needs to be more collaborative about…