Healthcare DIVE May 18, 2017
Les Masterson

Dive Brief:

  • In a new Internet of Things (IoT) report, the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) warned that IoT presents challenges for information security, privacy, safety and standards, and may create economic issues.
  • Many in healthcare view IoT devices as a way to help communicate and process information between patients and healthcare professionals, and allow doctors to keep tabs on their at-risk patients.
  • GAO released the report because of the growing use of IoT devices. The agency said the report is an introduction to IoT, emerging technologies and the implications of their use.

Dive Insight:

IoT technology is all around us, and healthcare leaders are rightfully looking for ways to integrate the technology into care. GAO warned, however,...

Today's Sponsors

Venturous
Got healthcare questions? Just ask Transcarent

Today's Sponsor

Venturous

Continue Reading

 
Topics: CMS, Congress / White House, Cybersecurity, Health IT, Health System / Hospital, HHS, IoT (Internet of Things), Market Research, Medicaid, Medicare, Patient / Consumer, Payer, Physician, Primary care, Provider, Safety
Related Articles:
Radiologists skeptical of projections that rad shortages will persist into 2055
The Growing Cybersecurity Skills Gap: A Breach Waiting To Happen
Physician explains: Sleep and heart health
Hospitals, providers spent $25B on battles with claims, report finds
RFK Jr. targets childhood psychiatric drugs; doctors push back

Share This Article