HealthTech July 24, 2023
Nathan Eddy

Connected medical devices, speedy 5G networks and artificial intelligence algorithms improve the patient experience at smart hospitals. But when it’s all connected, interoperability is key.

Health systems are turning to 5G networks, Internet of Things (IoT) devices and artificial intelligence (AI) as they leverage smart technology to streamline hospital operations and improve patient care.

However, tying these technologies together through interoperability between devices and disparate sources of data remains a central challenge for providers as the smart hospital continues to evolve.

“We’re finding ways to weave digital into the care experience, which fundamentally changes the way we interact with patients,” says Dr. Jeffrey Ferranti, chief digital officer and senior vice president of Duke University Health System. “We need to figure...

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Topics: Digital Health, Health IT, Health System / Hospital, HIE (Interoperability), IoT (Internet of Things), Patient / Consumer, Provider, Technology
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