Traditional healthcare is one of the final industries to feel the worldwide impact of digital transformation. However, emerging technologies, such as remote patient monitoring and RFID technology, are enabling improved outcomes and reduced costs across the board in healthcare.
Remote patient monitoring allows physicians and hospitals to monitor patients outside of the conventional clinic setting, where the technology can provide 24/7 data between patients and physicians. Over 88 percent of hospitals and health systems are investing in remote patient monitoring technologies to better connect hospitals with patients.
Running a hospital is an enormous logistical challenge. Many hospitals have relied on barcodes and other labor intensive processes to track and manage assets, patients, medications and more. But these methods divert time and attention away from the primary focus of quality patient care and are often inaccurate measurements as they rely on busy staff members with other priorities.
Today RFID is helping hospitals throughout the world to improve organization, cut costs, and eliminate healthcare risks.