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The Edge of Healthcare: Improving Patient Care through Connected Technologies

Healthcare IT Today

Smartphones, tablets, two-in-one notebooks, and other connected devices and sensors are now commonplace inside and outside hospitals and clinics, greatly expanding the potential for data-driven solutions that can improve patient care. How can we ensure patients’ privacy with all the devices and sensors transmitting data?

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Big Tech and Healthcare: the complex relationship

Lloyd Price

On the other hand, there are concerns about the potential for big tech companies to misuse patient data or to create monopolies in the healthcare industry. Google is also developing wearable devices to track health data and to detect early signs of disease. One concern is that big tech companies may misuse patient data.

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Tech-enabled healthcare: What exactly is it? Funding, IPO's and Future Trends

Lloyd Price

Wearable devices: Wearable devices, such as fitness trackers and smartwatches, can be used to track patients' health data, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and sleep patterns. This data can be shared with healthcare providers to help them monitor patients' health and identify any potential problems early on.