HIT Consultant January 2, 2026
Alla K. Woodson, General Manager, Anesthesia Global Services, GE HealthCare Patient Care Solutions

In today’s healthcare environment, hospitals typically have 10 to 15 connected medical devices per bed, meaning clinical engineering teams are often responsible for managing thousands of medical assets at each site., This number is only expected to rise. In a high-stakes environment of healthcare, every piece of equipment plays a critical role in patient outcomes.

As hospitals continue to adopt more advanced technology and software, clinical engineers face growing challenges, including connectivity issues, cybersecurity threats and widening skills gaps, often with diminishing resources. The skills gaps often arise from the rapid pace of technological advancement, a shortage of specialized talent entering the field, and staff turnover, making it difficult for existing staff to keep up. In fact, a recent...

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