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This Viewpoint discusses how some pulse oximeters can provide incorrect oxygen saturation data for dark-skinned patients compared with light-skinned patients, describes the reasons that biased oximeters remained in use, and highlights why a rule recently proposed by the US Department of Health and Human Services may bring about needed change in the use of pulse oximetry for patients with dark skin.

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Conflict of Interest Disclosures: Drs Hannenberg and Merry report serving as trustees of Lifebox Foundation, a charitable organization that promotes surgical safety and pulse oximetry globally. Disclaimer:The opinions herein are the authors' own and not positions of their affiliated institutions.