Data overload could swamp healthcare Internet of Things

Many are unsure how to take advantage of IoT big data analytics


Users of the healthcare Internet of Things are suffering from data overload, and many are unsure how to best engage in IoT big data analytics, according to an article on the Healthcare IT Analytics website.

Some healthcare facilities struggle with the amount of data produced by wearables, sensors, remote monitors and other medical devices.

Forty-two percent of participants in a recent poll said that the Internet of Things produces too much data to analyze efficiently, the article said.

Uncertain prospects for financial return on analytics, coupled with worries over data security are also contributing to a reluctance to grow the IoT. 

Read the article.

 

 



July 26, 2016


Topic Area: Information Technology


Recent Posts

Parking: Where the Outpatient Land Crunch Shows First

Healthcare systems that treat parking as a strategic design variable from the first feasibility pass will have more sites to choose from.


Clear Behavioral Health Opens New Outpatient Mental Health Center in Anaheim Hills

It offers an intensive outpatient program (IOP) for adults and teens ages 13 to 17 across east Anaheim and the surrounding communities.


Bon Secours Begins Construction on Freestanding Emergency Department in Norfolk

It is expected to open in late 2027.


The OR HVAC Puzzle: Why Individual Systems Are on the Rise

Extra penetrations, tight clearances and strict humidity needs—design experts explain what it really takes to plan dedicated units for each operating room.


Skanska Completes Renovation of Specialized Care Facility for Sutter Health

The project was delivered through a highly coordinated effort, utilizing advanced construction methodologies to maintain efficiency.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

 
 
 
 

Healthcare Facilities Today membership includes free email newsletters from our facility-industry brands.

Facebook   Twitter   LinkedIn   Posts

Copyright © 2023 TradePress. All rights reserved.