As state policymakers, like those in Delaware, consider Right to Repair legislation it’s critically important that they recognize the potential dangers of untrained, unregulated technicians servicing ...

When a vital piece of medical equipment breaks these days, a friendly corporate repair person isn't necessarily an easy phone call away. However, thanks to a motley collection of right-to-repair ...

Over the past 18 months, the Covid-19 pandemic has of course put significant stress on the nation’s healthcare system. Hospitals have been overwhelmed, physicians stretched thin, and supplies have ...

While there is plenty to debate regarding the pros and cons of right to repair laws in general, whether such laws should reach medical devices warrants special consideration. Successful legislative ...

“Continuing to grant section 1201 exemptions for medical device repair continues an open season on patient safety, provider confidence and healthcare cybersecurity.” The contentious issues surrounding ...

When you walk into a doctor’s office or a hospital, you don’t even think twice about the machines that your healthcare professionals are using to treat you. It’s an inherent trust that wherever you ...

The website iFixit has long been known for its electronics repair kits and for its very public stance that repair manuals should be accessible to everyone. That’s one of the foundational arguments of ...

When COVID-19 infections overwhelmed New York City in March 2020, one of the city’s largest health systems lacked space to store badly-needed new medical equipment. Instead, the new equipment was ...

Jon Porter is a reporter with five years of experience covering consumer tech releases, EU tech policy, online platforms, and mechanical keyboards. The reasoning behind creating the database is simple ...

The dispute focuses on alleged modifications to Philips ultrasound systems. (Philips Photo) Seattle-area medical device repair company Summit Imaging is denying accusations of hacking and stolen trade ...