New Challenges for Medical Device Manufacturers and Hospitals October 2, 2012

New Challenges for Medical Device Manufacturers and Hospitals
RISK MANAGEMENT FOR IT NETWORKS INCORPORATING MEDICAL DEVICES

Networked information technology in the healthcare sector is evolving rapidly. Worldwide, health care practitioners have an increased need to connect medical devices to IT networks, and have to ensure that each patient's right to data integrity and confidentiality and their safety is respected.

The current revision of international safety standards for medical electrical equipment (IEC 60601-1/A1) and the new standard on risk management for IT networks used for medical treatments (IEC 80001-1) together present a new collaboration challenge for hospitals, medical device manufacturers and information technology providers.

We'll address these challenges in a moderated panel discussion with experts in hospital IT strategy, medical equipment risk management, law, project management and consulting.

TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED:
Risk manage health IT solutions
Protecting the privacy and integrity of patients' records
Benefits of latest safety standards

PRESENTED BY:
Prosystem USA LLC and Murphy Pearson Bradley & Feeney

Speakers:
Allen Hobbs, Ph.D., Health IT Strategy & Policy; Kaiser Permanente, Oakland
Aruna Ranaweera, Ph.D, Stryker, Corporate Process Owner - Design Controls & Risk Management, San Jose, CA
Simone McCormick, Esq., Senior Associate of Murphy, Pearson, Bradley & Feeney, SF, CA
Juergen Stettin, CEO PROSYSTEM AG, Hamburg, Germany
Oliver P. Christ, Co-founder and CEO, PROSYSTEM USA LLC, San Diego, CA

Moderator:
Ulrike Ruppelt, Co-Chair of GABA Life Science Healthcare Interest Group

Agenda:
6:00 - 7:00 pm Registration and Networking Reception
7:00 - 8:30 pm Program
8:30 - 9:00 pm Networking

Complimentary appetizers, beer, wine and soft drinks will be served.

Official Website: http://www.gaba-network.org