The report highlights the things that might be dangerous and need the most attention in 2024. Here are ECRI’s top 10 health technology hazards for 2024:
- Usability challenges with medical devices in the home
- Insufficient cleaning instructions for medical devices
- Drug compounding without technology safeguards
- Environmental harm from patient care
- Insufficient governance of AI in medical technologies
- Ransomware as a critical threat to the healthcare sector
- Burns from single-foil electrosurgical electrodes
- Damaged infusion pumps risk medication errors
- Defects in implantable orthopedic products
- Web analytics software and the misuse of patient data
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.
