Binseng Wang, VP, Program Management, Sodexo Healthcare Technology Management
Nathan Proctor, Senior National Campaign Director, U.S. PIRG
Right to Repair is an issue of increasing importance and urgency in the health technology management (HTM) community. In recent decades, a formerly harmonious relationship between most manufacturers and clinical engineering (CE) and HTM professionals has been strained by some manufacturers’ practice of restricting access to parts, tools, documentation and software. Frustration with the resulting equipment downtime and additional costs have caused many CEs and HTMs to join the call for medical device Right to Repair, which has been considered in dozens of states and at the federal level. In this session, we’ll discuss the issues at the core of this debate – including concerns about patient safety, remanufacturing, cybersecurity and more – and share updates on the progress of medical Right to Repair legislation at state and federal levels. We will also provide suggestions on how attendees may contribute to the Right to Repair for medical devices movement.
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