Medical Devices
HIMSS21
Technology can enhance the patient experience, but it requires organizational buy-in and an infrastructure that scales.
HIMSS21
Telehealth and other new technologies are putting the patient first, improving outcomes and lowering the cost of care.
Some of these changes have presented opportunities for entrepreneurs and product developers.
One of the big factors accelerating technological innovation is the healthcare workforce, which has been stressed during the pandemic.
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Large hospital systems could have around 85,000 medical devices connected to its network, which translates into a broad attack surface, report warns.
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Panelists emphasized virtual care's longer-term potential at the final day of the American Telemedicine Association conference and expo.
The goal is to identify and commercialize technologies that aid the U.S. in responding to future health security threats.
While the technology can be hugely beneficial, providers have to find the sweet spot when it comes to patients' comfort levels.