Providers Must Plan Today for Tomorrow’s IoT Landscape

With personal and connected devices and 5G networks poised to change the industry in a big way, healthcare organizations should prioritize preparation. Christine Holloway is vice president of CDW Healthcare, a leading provider of technology solutions to healthcare organizations.
Over the past few years, the healthcare industry has started a shift to paying providers based on care quality. As that change persists, episodic care management will steadily decrease, replaced with constant monitoring and reminders that help individuals maintain healthy habits. It won’t completely go away, of course, but the goal for providers will be to prevent ailments as much as possible, rather than treat them reactively. This especially will be true for patients with multiple chronic conditions.