Clinical Lab Data Protection Measures Help Guide University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
UPMC pathology leader discusses steps the lab takes to combat evolving cyber threats
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Oscelle Boye, MBiomed, is a writer and editor. She has an integrated master’s degree in biomedical sciences from Cardiff University and uses her degree alongside her creativity and passion for communications to provide diverse audiences with clear, approachable, and effective content from across the spectrum of science, medicine, technology, and beyond.
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Reporting Noncompliance in Clinical Labs Requires the Right Channels and Culture
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Interconnected Clinical Lab Devices Can Increase Operational Capabilities
However, integrated technologies must take into account data protection concerns
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