Becker's Healthcare July 27, 2023
Healthcare CIOs told Becker’s they expect 5G networks to have a tremendous effect on healthcare as hospitals look to integrate more digital tools within their care delivery system.
Cellular networks began rolling out the next-generation wireless network in 2018. The technology is faster and can handle more connected devices.
“5G networks hold great promise as they allow for the bandwidth needed for data-intensive solutions,” Edward Lee, MD, executive vice president, CIO at Oakland, Calif.-based The Permanente Federation, told Becker’s. “This includes real-time patient monitoring, image and video transmission, and augmented and virtual reality.”
“Enhanced connectivity will support the future of care delivery as more care is delivered into the home and outside of our medical offices and hospitals, helping us...
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