Cybersecurity is a major issue in medical software development – and becoming more critical every day. For the fifth year in a row, 2020 saw an increase in reported hacking attacks on healthcare solutions – 42% more than in 2019. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports over a million people each [...]
The FDA once performed an analysis of 3,140 medical device recalls conducted between 1992 and 1998. They found that 242 of these recalls – nearly 8% – were due to software failures. In addition, 79% of those failures were caused by bugs and other defects introduced in software updates after the device’s initial production [...]
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen a dramatic scaling up in the use of remote healthcare solutions. In a time when hospitals are overloaded and face-to-face appointments carry risk of exposure to the coronavirus, remote solutions have been a lifeline for hospitals, physicians and patients worldwide. The trend is likely [...]
In recent years, developers of healthcare and medical device software have increasingly been adopting Agile development practices. In this article, we’ll take a quick look at the benefits of Agile methods and why they’re critical for any company developing healthcare software today. In the past, most medical device companies developed software using the “Waterfall” model. [...]
Thousands of startups are reshaping healthcare with groundbreaking digital medical devices and software that are improving healthcare quality. When developing a medical device, it’s important for companies to find the best medical software development company for their needs. But with so many companies out there: what’s the best way to choose? This blog post will [...]
Today everybody knows about the benefits of moving to cloud-based technologies. But what are the benefits for the healthcare industry in particular? That cloud-based solutions save companies development time and money is well-known. This article is going to highlight some benefits that are a little less obvious, but no less important. In recent years, [...]
The digital transformation in the medical device industry has reshaped healthcare. We’ve streamlined our interaction with help professionals, optimized systems and lowered costs. Thanks to digital communication and data-driven medical devices, we can now provide higher-quality healthcare. However, these medical devices are also very vulnerable to cyber attacks. This blog post will provide six [...]
Everyone in the healthcare industry today is talking about FHIR. But FHIR is not just a buzzword — it's a game changer for both healthcare providers and patients worldwide. FHIR stands for Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources. It defines a common standard for healthcare providers to use in creating and exchanging health records. The common [...]
