Why IoT Devices Are a Worthy Investment for Hospitals

The Internet of Things in healthcare is continuously growing. According to an Aruba Networks report, 87 percent of healthcare organizations will be using IoT devices by this year.

A separate report from Accenture found that today’s healthcare organizations dedicate an average of 10 percent of their overall IT budget to IoT solutions, with their investments rising incrementally as a hospital’s budget grows.

These interconnected tools help hospitals automate time-consuming administrative tasks, track medication inventory and enhance building security, among other critical functions. Even better, they enhance high-quality care that can help prevent costly readmissions.

The 2017 Accenture report states 73 percent of healthcare professionals reported cost savings since adopting IoT devices. The report also notes remote patient monitoring, wellness programs and data analysis that can prompt more intuitive decision-making are key IoT benefits.

There has never been a better time for hospitals to invest in IoT devices.