MyKinergy, developed by Kinergy Health, was selected as the winner of the Patient Engagement Blue Button Challenge sponsored by The Advisory Board Company.
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Research uncovers increased need to track medical device security
Because medical devices commonly use standard PC’s running mainstream operating systems they are often at risk to security vulnerabilities and require frequent updates of the software. Wireless connections pose a similar threat by exposing medical devices to potential malware and researchers have conducted a study that indicates the US may not be doing an adequate job of tracking these vulnerabilities and risks.