What does the Internet of Things mean for healthcare?

Internet-connected devices can harness the power of big data analytics


Internet-connected devices can harness the power of big data analytics in healthcare, according to an article on Health IT Analytics website.

These devices, including wearables, implants, skin sensors, home monitoring tools, and mHealth applications has the potential to connect patients and their providers in new ways.

However, the Internet of Things is producing just as many headaches as success stories as it works through its growing pains, the article said.

Many providers don't have the bandwidth to integrate IoT devices and data into already-crowded workflow.

Read the article.

 

 



May 26, 2016


Topic Area: Information Technology


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