Cybersecurity Risks in the Connected Home Healthcare Environment

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1. As more and more network-connected patient monitoring technologies move into the home—for example, to monitor a patient's heart rhythm or vital signs—the need for cybersecurity policies and practices that address the unique challenges associated with the home care environment will increase.

2. As with any networked medical device, connected devices used in the home must be protected against threats that could:

a) Interrupt the flow of...