U.S. Sen. Rick Scott says Congress should ban Chinese-made medical devices from any healthcare facility receiving federal funding, citing federal cybersecurity warnings and rising digital attacks on hospitals. In an op-ed, he argues the equipment could enable foreign access to sensitive U.S. health records.
WHO:U.S. Sen. Rick Scott
WHAT:Calls for a total congressional ban on Chinese-manufactured hospital/medical equipment in federally funded healthcare facilities.
WHEN:Reported Aug 26, 2026 at 12:19 PM ET
WHERE:Florida
WHY:Scott points to federal cybersecurity warnings and reports of increasing digital attacks on hospitals, arguing Chinese-made equipment could allow foreign access to sensitive health records.
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