Wireless Infrastructure Top Content

1. AHA Health Forum Releases List Of Most Wired Hospitals 7/18/2016

   “Most Wired” hospitals are partnering with other providers to share health data, study found. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

2. $4.3 Billion Invested In Digital HIT In 2015 1/5/2016

   While the number of venture capital-funded deals dropped, the average amount rose. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

3. How To Overcome Mobile Connectivity Framework Challenges 10/6/2015

   Hospitals are large, complex buildings presenting unique connectivity obstacles. Aging infrastructure, unique cabling challenges, the translation of device data from numerous proprietary device formats into something that can be read and understood by EMRs, and radio frequency-blocking masonry and concrete are but a few of those obstacles. Throw in security and regulatory compliance and it’s easy to understand why healthcare is struggling to stay connected. But, stay connected we must. Hospital CIOs view Wi-Fi not as a luxury, but as an essential tool for doing business. Patient information is no longer being recorded on paper — it is now required to be kept as part of an Electronic Medical Record that needs to be shared throughout the hospital. The need for mobility and the constant struggle with BYOD only compound the problems of how to maximize connectivity, protect patient information, and deliver positive patient outcomes. Health IT Outcomes recently had to opportunity to discuss these issues and more with Eric Abbott, Director of Product Management and Strategy for ExteNet Systems, Inc., an owner and provider of Distributed Networks which creates a scalable network design utilizing its high-bandwidth fiber network to meet the network densification needs of the wireless service providers.

4. Why You Should Move Your Practice To The Cloud 4/30/2015

   Looking for medical software as a method for better managing your practice? It may be time to consider a program hosted in the cloud. By Zach Watson, content manager, TechnologyAdvice

5. Test Beds For Wireless Medical Devices Examined 4/14/2015

    The FCC workshop was designed to examine the role of wireless test beds in the convergence of technology. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

6. Mayo Clinic To Develop Wireless Sensors To Treat Obesity 3/13/2015

   The program aims to be a ‘game-changer’ in reducing obesity and diabetes. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

7. Can The Value of HIT Be Assessed? 2/18/2015

   A new study investigates how the value of HIT has been and, more importantly, should be assessed. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

8. Is Technology To Blame For Physician Burnout? 2/13/2015

   According to a recent Medscape survey, 46% of physicians say they are burned out. How much is the drive towards health IT adoption contributing to this epidemic?

9. mHealth Growth Stunted By Privacy Concerns 2/13/2015

   According to an Economist poll of healthcare leaders, the biggest barrier to mHealth adoption is data privacy concerns. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

10. The New Middle Ground – Hybrid Clouds 11/17/2014

    Without dispute, cloud computing ranks as one of the most significant technological developments in recent years. And like many major advancements, it comes with controversy and challenges. Still being disputed is the suitability of the cloud in compliance-centric industries. Many healthcare organizations still question whether the essential benefits of the cloud – elasticity and quicker deployments – are outweighed by the perceived risks related to security, compliance, and reliability. By Mika Javanainen, senior director of product management, M-Files Corporation