4 Ways 5G is Transforming Healthcare & Patient Care

The widespread integration of 5G technology will be key. Here are some of the ways 5G is already set to change the healthcare industry.

We hear a lot about 5G technology, but for many of us, it’s link to our lives goes as far as our smartphones and mobile service providers. But to think that 5G technology is only valuable for making our data speeds faster is like saying that electricity is great because it allows us to read books before bed. Sure, both are favorable side effects, but the impacts of each invention are far more widespread than that.

A lot of industries have been disrupted by 5G technology — the video game sector, the agriculture industry, and even healthcare. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the expansion of telehealth services and remote medical care was built upon existing technology, but the demand for safe, efficient practices continues to grow.

To meet expectations and further improve patient care, especially in centers like skilled nursing facilities, the widespread integration of 5G technology will be key. Here are some of the ways 5G is already set to change the healthcare industry.