Medical IoT software provides assistance with configuring, managing, and monitoring internet of things (IoT) devices used in hospitals and health care offices. Smart technology allows health care managers and specialists to optimize resource usage, improve patient safety and quality of life, and automate certain routine processes, while simultaneously generating valuable data across the operation. Medical IoT solutions may include unique hardware or assets that are specially designed for use in these areas. In some cases, these IoT solutions sync with other connected devices that are preconfigured for IoT or that are connected using third-party sensors.
Medical IoT software may offer features of or integrate with other IoT-related software solutions, such as IoT platforms and IoT device management software. A number of these solutions may also offer features similar to those provided by health care operations software, medical practice management software, healthcare analytics software, and medication dispensing software, and may integrate with these tools to share data and form a unified approach in intelligent hospital operations.
To qualify for inclusion in the Medical IoT category, a product must:
- Sync with IoT-enabled health care assets such as surgical equipment, employee devices, and hospital beds
- Assist with some combination of asset tracking, device configuration, remote access/control, and data generation
- Integrate with IoT networks and software solutions to enable intelligent functionality and device workflows