In this episode of The MedTech Monitor, we tackle the critical challenge of securing smartphones, tablets, and laptops in modern clinics. You’ll learn:

• BYOD vs. Hospital-Issued Devices: Pros and cons of each model and how to choose what’s right for your practice.

• MDM vs. EMM/UEM Essentials: Core features—device enrollment, configuration profiles, and unified endpoint management explained.

• Policy Framework: Step-by-step guidance on enrolling devices, enforcing encryption, passcodes, Wi-Fi/VPN settings, and compliance checks.

• App Vetting & Distribution: Whitelisting vs. blacklisting, enterprise app stores, and app-wrapping strategies to safeguard ePHI.

• Monitoring & Wipe Procedures: Real-time health checks, geofencing, and lost–stolen device protocols—including remote lock, selective and full wipe, plus audit-ready logging.

Download the MDM Policy Checklist here: https://getmediguard.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MDM-Policy-Checklist.pdf

MedTech Minute News Stories

1. https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-information-technology/telehealth/cleveland-clinic-virtual-care-service-expands-to-50-states/

2. https://www.medtechdive.com/news/clairity-de-novo-ai-breast-cancer-risk-prediction/749697/

3. https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/florida-provider-settles-ocr-800000-over-hipaa-security-rule-allegations