Please do not leave this page until complete. This can take a few moments.
Everyone knows hospitals need medical-grade equipment, electrical connections and plumbing to safely and effectively treat patients. But what about a medical-grade wireless Internet connection?
Two executives from HealthAlliance Hospital in Leominster and one from UMass Memorial Medical Center, which are all a part of the UMass health care system, have joined the California-based West Wireless Health Institute, which is dedicated to lowering health care costs through the use of technology.
There is currently no standard approach to installing wireless infrastructure in health care settings, which can result in limited coverage and bandwidth. As more doctors and patients use wireless technology like tablets and smartphones for health care purposes, limited infrastructure can mean the technology is less reliable and useful.
The coalition has developed a framework that enables wireless to be installed in any health care setting. HealthAlliance is one of six hospitals around the country using the framework.
Stay connected! Every business day, WBJ Daily Report will be delivered to your inbox by noon. It provides a daily update of the area’s most important business news.
Sign upWorcester Business Journal provides the top coverage of news, trends, data, politics and personalities of the Central Mass business community. Get the news and information you need from the award-winning writers at WBJ. Don’t miss out - subscribe today.
SubscribeWorcester Business Journal presents a special commemorative edition celebrating the 300th anniversary of the city of Worcester. This landmark publication covers the city and region’s rich history of growth and innovation.
See Digital EditionStay connected! Every business day, WBJ Daily Report will be delivered to your inbox by noon. It provides a daily update of the area’s most important business news.
Worcester Business Journal provides the top coverage of news, trends, data, politics and personalities of the Central Mass business community. Get the news and information you need from the award-winning writers at WBJ. Don’t miss out - subscribe today.
Worcester Business Journal presents a special commemorative edition celebrating the 300th anniversary of the city of Worcester. This landmark publication covers the city and region’s rich history of growth and innovation.
In order to use this feature, we need some information from you. You can also login or register for a free account.
By clicking submit you are agreeing to our cookie usage and Privacy Policy
Already have an account? Login
Already have an account? Login
Want to create an account? Register
In order to use this feature, we need some information from you. You can also login or register for a free account.
By clicking submit you are agreeing to our cookie usage and Privacy Policy
Already have an account? Login
Already have an account? Login
Want to create an account? Register
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Our privacy policy
To ensure the best experience on our website, articles cannot be read without allowing cookies. Please allow cookies to continue reading. Our privacy policy
0 Comments