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✈️ AAMI eXchange 2025 is almost here—and the show floor will be packed with new tech, emerging startups, and conversations that reflect where HTM is headed. In our latest article, we highlight a few stops you won’t want to miss, from hands-on demos to community-driven programming and innovations designed to meet today’s biggest workforce challenges. 📍 Read the full preview: https://lnkd.in/gUssMHdT Thank you to Danielle McGeary at AAMI and all those who shared what they’re bringing to the floor this year: ▶️ Viraj Shah at MedServ Marketplace ▶️ Smiral Shah, SHRM-CP at MedGrocery ▶️ Jen D'Alessio at FSI ▶️ Robert Moorey, FACHE at TRIMEDX ▶️ Jinesh Patel at UptimeHealth ▶️ Matthew Bassuk at NVRT Labs ▶️ April Lebo with Women in Leadership ▶️ Richard L. "Monty" Gonzales, Ed. D. at College of Biomedical Equipment Technology

KONICA MINOLTA, INC. has launched the latest version of its Exa Platform with the most advanced version of Exa PACS|RIS released to date, featuring a new API platform designed to integrate with strategic partners. “With this latest version of the Exa Platform, Konica Minolta delivers immediate benefits to our customer while at the same time delivering a platform for the future,” says Matthew Andersen, executive director of product management at Konica Minolta HCIT.

The White House on Wednesday announced sweeping new tariffs on imported goods, citing persistent trade deficits and a lack of reciprocity from global trading partners as a threat to US national and economic security. While pharmaceuticals and certain other products are exempt, industry groups are seeking clarity on how the tariffs may impact sectors like medical technology. “If implemented as proposed, broad-based tariffs of this nature would act much as an excise tax,” says AdvaMed president and CEO Scott Whitaker. “It will have a negative impact on innovation, cost jobs, and increase overall costs to the health care system. Historically, industries with a meaningful humanitarian mission have been exempted from broad tariffs, and as a result, we have seen no to low tariffs on medtech from all key trading partners.” More details ⬇️

Tower Health is teaming up with Siemens Healthineers to enhance imaging equipment, modernize technology, and improve the clinical experience for patients. “This partnership extends beyond merely upgrading equipment; it empowers Tower Health and our staff to uphold our dedication to clinical excellence and innovation, ensuring the delivery of smarter, faster, and more connected care to our patients and the communities we serve for years to come,” says Michael Stern, president and CEO of Tower Health. 📃 Get the details:

🛡️ Cybersecurity concerns in legacy medical devices are no longer hypothetical—they’re a present-day risk. During an April 1 hearing, the House Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee examined how outdated and unsupported devices are exposing hospitals to cyber threats that could impact both patient safety and national security. Experts from Intermountain Health, UC San Diego Health, MedSec, and others weighed in on the challenges and outlined paths forward—while lawmakers highlighted ongoing oversight gaps despite recent policy progress. #legacymedicaldevices #cybersecurity #patientsafety 📄 Read the summary here: https://lnkd.in/gy23mP-K

Neil de Crescenzo, formerly of Optum Insight and Change Healthcare, is taking the helm as CEO of TRIMEDX. Outgoing CEO Henry Hummel will transition to board chair after leading the company through a period of rapid growth and innovation. “I am honored to join TRIMEDX as CEO and build upon the strong foundation established by Henry and the entire leadership team," says de Crescenzo. More on the leadership shift: https://lnkd.in/g3AU_nzg

ReNew Biomedical Services has partnered with O-Two Medical Technologies Inc. to provide service, preventive maintenance, and recertification for O-Two’s ventilators—including the e500, e700, and CAREvent ALS. “Given the shifts that have taken place in the ventilation market over the past few years, we’re excited to be able to provide first responders and healthcare professionals with service options for O-Two’s high-quality, low cost of maintenance devices,” says Mark L Taylor, CEO and managing partner of ReNew Biomedical. #HTM #Biomed #MedicalDevices #Ventilators #HealthcareTechnology #PreventiveMaintenance

Probo Medical has entered a new distribution agreement with GE HealthCare to offer the company’s #ultrasound systems. “This relationship takes Probo to a new level,” says Mike Dilick, Probo’s president and chief commercial officer. “I couldn’t be more excited about this relationship. It brings significant benefits to us, GE HealthCare, and, above all, the healthcare community."

🛠️ The 2025 24x7 Buyer’s Guide is now live! This annual resource makes it easier for HTM professionals to find equipment, parts, service providers, and solutions across the healthcare technology management space—all in one place. #HTM #Biomed #ClinicalEngineering #MedicalEquipment #HealthcareTechnology #BuyersGuide 📘 Browse the full guide:

What should you ask before signing a third-party service contract? In a new story for 24x7, Lindsey Nolen explores key questions HTM professionals should raise around compliance, documentation, cybersecurity, and more—featuring insights from: ▶️ Dustin Telford at ECRI ▶️ Denisa Lambert CRMC, Cert. Lead Auditor ISO ISMS, MDQMS Lambert at TRIMEDX ▶️ Heidi Drafall at Agiliti ▶️ Ethan Hertz at Duke University Health System ▶️ Alec Hadley, CBET Hadley at ReNew Biomedical Services ▶️ Glenn A. Schneider, MHSA at Elite Biomedical Solutions