As healthcare organizations continue to modernize their network infrastructure to support increased bandwidth requirements, newer versions of Wi-Fi 6E are essential for maintaining quality connections. Wi-Fi 6E-compatible devices and applications benefit from a faster, dedicated connection that leads to better speeds and lower latency, which care teams need to share large files quickly.  The Extreme Networks AP4000 Wi-Fi 6E access...
Healthcare organizations find themselves increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated and diverse cyberattacks ranging from ransomware to social engineering. The threats targeting healthcare applications have the potential to disrupt critical operations and compromise patient care. While 86% of healthcare IT security leaders said they are feeling confident or more confident about threat visibility, the integration of tools into the security environment remains a...
Internet-connected medical devices represent a fast-growing segment of the care delivery system at healthcare organizations, including the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The Internet of Things — specifically, the Internet of Medical Things, described by Deloitte as “a connected infrastructure of medical devices, software applications and health systems and services” — enables healthcare organizations to collect patient data and streamline...
After a lengthy “pandemic pause,” many healthcare organizations are restarting their clinical communication projects in an effort to increase efficiency and improve patient care. Clinical communication and collaboration solutions streamline and improve interactions among healthcare providers, patients and caregivers. While these solutions hold great potential, it’s crucial for clinical and IT leaders to align their strategic goals with the...
In healthcare settings, computer monitors have traditionally required a stationary base, needed multiple connections and lacked features that would set them apart from other hardware. Now, with recent mobility and versatility advancements, healthcare workers can bring technology right to the patient: Physicians and nurses can interpret imaging, view an electronic health record and conduct laboratory testing right at the bedside....