Smart Hospitals: Improved Patient Care and Interoperability

Smart Hospitals: Improved Patient Care and Interoperability

Health systems are leveraging 5G networks, IoT devices, and AI to optimize hospital operations and enhance patient care. However, integrating these technologies with diverse data sources remains a major challenge as smart hospitals evolve. Dr. Jeffrey Ferranti, Duke University Health System's chief digital officer, stresses the responsible utilization of these tools in shaping future medicine. He sees generative AI complementing traditional digital health and views 5G and connected devices as means to improve patient experiences. Ferranti emphasizes the need for holistic governance and systematic deployment of technologies to create a cohesive platform across all environments in healthcare.

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In the pursuit of optimizing hospital operations and improving patient care, health systems are actively leveraging 5G networks, IoT devices, and AI. However, the integration of these technologies with diverse data sources poses a significant challenge as smart hospitals continue to evolve. Dr. Jeffrey Ferranti, as the Chief Digital Officer of Duke University Health System, emphasizes the responsible utilization of these tools to shape the future of medicine. He highlights the potential of generative AI in enhancing traditional digital health and identifies 5G networks and connected devices as key components for elevating patient experiences. To achieve success, Ferranti underscores the importance of adopting a holistic governance approach and deploying these technologies systematically, aiming to establish a unified platform across all healthcare environments.


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