'Right to Repair' Movement Could Risk Patient Care for Disadvantaged Communities

Cutting corners in the medical field is unacceptable

In state legislatures across the country the “right to repair” movement is gaining momentum. Thirty-three states and Puerto Rico considered right to repair legislation during the 2023 legislative session. And while this might be a good idea for some products, policymakers should oppose any attempts to weaken regulated safety requirements for repairing life-saving and life-enhancing medical devices. Patient safety is too great a risk.

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• October 30, 2023