The risk cyberthreats pose to healthcare organizations has never been greater. In 2021, the industry saw an all-time high in the number of data breaches reported (679) and the number of individuals affected (45 million), according to an analysis of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services data. IBM’s “Cost of a Data Breach Report…
What’s the Best Network Architecture for IoMT? To secure Internet of Medical Things devices, the basic requirement is isolation: separating each device as much as possible from others. Ideally, each device would be on a separate microsegment with some type of firewall controlling all access in and out. For larger hospitals, or smaller IT teams,…
Healthcare systems require a consistent, reliable and strong wireless connection to support real-time patient care and monitoring. Connectivity is required in all locations accessed by patients, including bathrooms and showers. The multitude of factors and variation in structural composition across these locations present significant challenges for wireless engineers providing this service. It’s important for wireless…
Emerging technologies such as companion robots, artificial intelligence, and zero UI devices, coupled with the growing popularity of virtual reality, wearables and mobile devices can make a huge difference in resident experiences, patient care and clinician workflows within senior living and post-acute environments. However, despite increased adoption of smart technologies among older adults, many senior…
The pandemic may have accelerated network upgrades in senior care, but providers see long-term benefits, especially as their clientele becomes increasingly tech savvy. Pervasive Wi-Fi, supported by robust network management tools, sets a foundation for strategic improvements for staff, residents and overall operations. That proved to be the case for Enlivant, headquartered in Chicago and…
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are revolutionizing every sector of the market, but the impact is nowhere more striking than in healthcare. The rapid adoption of medical devices that rely on AI/ML can learn from Big Data and data generated by individual patients, as well as vast amounts of global information. New insights unlocked by…
As Americans grow older (the share of the population age 65 and over is expected to increase from 17 percent today to 23 percent in 2060) and develop more acute care needs (80 percent of Americans over 65 have at least one chronic condition), older adults and their families will increasingly turn to senior care…
Clinical trial management systems (CTMSs) allow health systems, academic medical centers, research sites and cancer centers to track all stages of clinical trials and serve as a hub for research operations. Pharmaceutical companies and clinical research organizations (CROs) document aspects of clinical trials in a CTMS so they can demonstrate compliance with good clinical practices…