# Connectivity Issues * **Definition:** Connectivity Issues refer to problems that hinder the ability of healthcare systems, devices, or applications to establish or maintain a reliable network connection, impacting data exchange, communication, and interoperability among healthcare providers, patients, and technology platforms. * **Taxonomy:** CTO Topics / Connectivity Issues ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Connectivity Issues**, for healthcare technology leaders * 1.7K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/27/2025 | [**Digital Divide Deepens? Supreme Court Ruling Looms Over Rural Healthcare Telecom Program**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-information-technology/digital-health/digital-divide-deepens-supreme-court-ruling-looms-over-rural-healthcare-telecom-program/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 5/20/2025 | [**ESG Data Management Platforms Market to Reach $4.27 Billion by 2032, Growing at a ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/esg-data-management-platforms-market-to-reach-4-27-billion-by-2032--growing-at-a-cagr-of-17-4-from-2025exclusive-report-by-meticulous-research-302460495.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 5/19/2025 | [**Regeneron to Acquire Key 23andMe Assets for $256M, Pledges Continuity of Consumer Genome Services**](https://hitconsultant.net/2025/05/19/regeneron-to-acquire-key-23andme-assets-for-256m/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 5/19/2025 | [**Regeneron Acquires 23andMe for $256 Million in Bankruptcy Deal**](https://www.pharmexec.com/view/regeneron-acquires-23andme-256-million-bankruptcy-deal) | [[PharmExec]] | | 5/18/2025 | [**Robotics in Healthcare Market Guide 2025: From Procurement to Deployment - LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/robotics-healthcare-market-guide-2025-from-procurement-13e1c/) | [[Linkedin]] | | 4/29/2025 | [**Wilma™ Launches Industry-Leading Integrated Electronic Visit Verification with Phone-Based Backup, Setting a New Standard for ABA Practice Compliance**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wilma-launches-industry-leading-integrated-electronic-visit-verification-with-phone-based-backup-setting-a-new-standard-for-aba-practice-compliance-302440657.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 2/28/2025 | [**The Home Care Tipping Point: Why 2025 Could Break or Make Your Business - LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/home-care-tipping-point-why-2025-could-break-make-your-iqhvc) | [[Linkedin]] | | 2/22/2025 | [**The Future of Digital Health: Key Trends and Opportunities in 2025 - by Kartheek Rao**](https://medium.com/@kartheekraom/the-future-of-digital-health-key-trends-and-opportunities-in-2025-64001a178563) | [[Medium]] | | 2/11/2025 | [**System Integration Challenges in Healthcare: Overcoming Barriers to Seamless Operations**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/system-integration-challenges-healthcare-overcoming-barriers-0mn7f) | [[Linkedin]] | | 2/10/2025 | [**DYOPATH Named to CRN's MSP 500 List for 2025**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250210314928/en/DYOPATH-Named-to-CRN%E2%80%99s-MSP-500-List-for-2025/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-Q-tiwWZwkcswR1UZtV7eGe24xL9TZOyQUMS3J72mJlQ7fxFuNFTHSunhvli30RlBNXya2izy9YOgHlBiZQk2LOzmn6JePCpHPCiYGaEx4DL1Rq8pNwkf3AarimpDzQGuQ==) | [[Business Wire]] | | 1/31/2025 | [**Here's the best way to make your internet faster at home - Yahoo**](https://www.yahoo.com/tech/heres-the-best-way-to-make-your-internet-faster-at-home-175808053.html) | [[Yahoo]] | | 1/28/2025 | [**AI, Cloud and 5G Are Reshaping Telecom, Media and Entertainment Delivery Models in EMEA: ISG**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250128182612/en/AI-Cloud-and-5G-Are-Reshaping-Telecom-Media-and-Entertainment-Delivery-Models-in-EMEA-ISG/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-Q-tiwWZwkcswR1UZtV7eGe24xL9TZOyQUMS3J72mJlQ7fxFuNFTHSunhvli30RlBNXya2izy9YOgHlBiZQk2LOzmn6JePCpHPCiYGaEx4DL1Rq8pNwkf3AarimpDzQGuQ==) | [[Business Wire]] | | 1/27/2025 | [**AI, Cloud and 5G Are Reshaping Telecom, Media and Entertainment Delivery Models in EMEA: ISG**](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250128182612/en/AI-Cloud-and-5G-Are-Reshaping-Telecom-Media-and-Entertainment-Delivery-Models-in-EMEA-ISG) | [[Business Wire]] | | 12/30/2024 | [**The Health IT Needed to Implement Harris' Medicare Home Care Proposal - HIT Consultant**](https://hitconsultant.net/2024/12/30/the-health-it-needed-to-implement-harris-medicare-home-care-proposal/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 12/27/2024 | [**The Health IT Needed to Implement Harris' Medicare Home Care Proposal**](https://hitconsultant.net/2024/12/27/the-health-it-needed-to-implement-harris-medicare-home-care-proposal/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 12/3/2024 | [**Tips from a small hospital CIO to succeed with legacy vendors - Healthcare IT News**](https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/tips-small-hospital-cio-succeed-legacy-vendors) | [[Healthcare IT News]] | | 11/22/2024 | [**Market Trends Report: Analyzing the Mobile Medical Device Connectivity Market's ... - LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/market-trends-report-analyzing-mobile-medical-device-w9qqe) | [[Linkedin]] | | 10/23/2024 | [**Modivcare and Michigan Center for Rural Health Partner to Extend Care Access by ... - Business Wire**](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241023310298/en/Modivcare-and-Michigan-Center-for-Rural-Health-Partner-to-Extend-Care-Access-by-Introducing-Remote-Patient-Monitoring-in-Rural-Hospitals) | [[Business Wire]] | | 10/23/2024 | [**Modivcare and Michigan Center for Rural Health Partner to Extend Care Access by Introducing Remote Patient Monitoring in Rural Hospitals**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241023310298/en/Modivcare-and-Michigan-Center-for-Rural-Health-Partner-to-Extend-Care-Access-by-Introducing-Remote-Patient-Monitoring-in-Rural-Hospitals/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-Q-tiwWZwkcswR1UZtV7eGe24xL9TZOyQUMS3J72mJlQ7fxFuNFTHSunhvli30RlBNXya2izy9YOgHlBiZQk2LOzmn6JePCpHPCiYGaEx4DL1Rq8pNwkf3AarimpDzQGuQ==) | [[Business Wire]] | | 10/23/2024 | [**Modivcare and Michigan Center for Rural Health Partner to Extend Care Access by Introducing Remote Patient Monitoring in Rural Hospitals**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241023310298/en/Modivcare-and-Michigan-Center-for-Rural-Health-Partner-to-Extend-Care-Access-by-Introducing-Remote-Patient-Monitoring-in-Rural-Hospitals/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 9/27/2024 | [**Telehealth Satisfaction: A Mixed Bag Despite Growing Adoption, J.D. Power 2024 Study Reveals**](https://hitconsultant.net/2024/09/27/telehealth-satisfaction-a-mixed-bag-despite-growing-adoption/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 9/12/2024 | [**IoMT Market Projected to Hit $385.01 Billion by 2031 with a CAGR of 28.70s Revealed ...**](https://www.whatech.com/og/markets-research/medical/880157-iomt-market-projected-to-hit-385-01-billion-by-2031-with-a-cagr-of-28-70.html) | whatech.com | | 6/22/2024 | [**Weekly Roundup - June 22, 2024**](https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2024/06/22/weekly-roundup-june-22-2024/) | [[Healthcare IT Today]] | | 1/25/2024 | [**Cruise wasn't hiding the pedestrian-dragging video from regulators - it just had bad internet**](https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/25/24050791/cruise-pedestrian-dragging-video-driverless-report) | [[The Verge]] | | 10/21/2021 | [**How to reset the network settings on your iPhone, and what happens when you do**](https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/reset-network-settings-iphone) | [[Business Insider]] | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Yale New Haven Health**: A healthcare system that faced connectivity issues due to a cyber incident, impacting its network but not patient care. - **Altair and L&T Technology Services**: Collaborating on a 5G-6G Wireless Center of Excellence to address connectivity issues in various sectors. - **Connie**: Connecticut's designated health information exchange, enhancing connectivity among healthcare providers. - **Molex**: A technology company that provides connectivity solutions, including compact connectors. - **GeoLinks**: A telecommunications company focused on providing enterprise-grade Internet connectivity and networking solutions, recognized for its efforts to close the digital divide. - **Kinetic**: Provider of fiber-optic internet service, focusing on improving connectivity through Whole-Home Wi-Fi certifications. - **Accelecom**: A provider of secure network connectivity solutions for healthcare systems. - **Dr. James Porter**: A urologic surgeon emphasizing the importance of reliable connectivity in robotic telesurgery. - **Cisco**: A multinational technology conglomerate that develops networking hardware and software. - **Qualcomm**: A leader in wireless technology and connectivity solutions, including 5G. - **Quectel Wireless Solutions**: A leading provider of IoT solutions, showcasing advanced connectivity options including 5G and smart modules. - **RouteThis**: A company that launched a platform for intelligent self-installation of WiFi systems, aimed at improving connectivity solutions. - **Epic**: A healthcare IT company focused on improving connectivity between health systems to streamline prior authorizations. - **Oracle**: A technology company enhancing its IoT connectivity through partnerships, enabling real-time data intelligence. - **Boingo Wireless**: One of the largest indoor Distributed Antenna System (DAS) providers in the U.S., offering secure wireless solutions to enhance connectivity in healthcare and other sectors. - **Semtech Corporation**: Introduced the EM8695 5G RedCap module, facilitating robust 5G connectivity for IoT applications. - **NTT DATA**: A global IT service provider focusing on digital transformation and connectivity solutions. - **Epic Systems**: A healthcare technology company focusing on enhancing connectivity and patient experience through AI and integrated care systems. - **Johnson & Johnson MedTech**: Introduced Polyphonic, a digital ecosystem to enhance connectivity in laparoscopic surgery. - **Vodafone**: A leading telecom company providing global IoT connectivity and committed to sustainability. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Yale New Haven Health**: Collaborating with cybersecurity firms to address connectivity issues caused by a cyber incident. - **Boingo Wireless and Conductiv Contracts**: A group purchasing agreement to provide healthcare systems with advanced 5G and Wi-Fi networks to overcome connectivity challenges. - **Data Storage Corporation and Megaport**: Partnership to enhance global expansion and provide secure connectivity to major cloud providers. - **Accelecom and Healthcare System in Georgia**: Partnership to provide custom network connectivity, enhancing operational efficiency and supporting advanced technologies. - **Altair and L&T Technology Services**: Partnership to create a Center of Excellence focused on improving connectivity and operational efficiency. - **Oracle and Vodafone**: Enhancing global IoT connectivity through Oracle's Enterprise Communications Platform, enabling effective management of IoT devices. - **Pulsar International and maritime stakeholders**: Developed a unified platform to improve connectivity and telehealth services for maritime crews. - **Modivcare and Michigan Center for Rural Health**: Collaboration aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery through Remote Patient Monitoring. - **NTT DATA and Zebra Technologies**: A strategic partnership to accelerate innovation in the 5G device ecosystem. - **Epic Systems and Payers**: Epic plans to enhance connectivity between payers and providers to automate processes like insurance eligibility checks. - **NIGCOMSAT and Eutelsat**: A strategic agreement to utilize the OneWeb LEO network for high-speed connectivity in Nigeria. - **Knightscope and Verizon**: This partnership aims to enhance public safety through secure connectivity for security robots and emergency communication devices. - **Kovair and Boomi**: This partnership integrates Kovair's development tools into the Boomi platform, enhancing application delivery and connectivity. - **Tenovi and Nonin Medical**: A collaboration to integrate advanced pulse oximetry technology into remote patient monitoring solutions. - **Medcrypt and BioT, Extra Security, RTI, Stratigos Security**: Expanded partnerships to enhance cybersecurity solutions for medical device manufacturers. - **Singtel and Hitachi Digital**: Collaborating to integrate AI applications with Singtel's Paragon platform to enhance digital transformation in industrial settings. - **Humata Health and Major Healthcare Stakeholders**: Secured funding to expand AI technologies and improve prior authorization workflows. - **Nokia Bell Labs and e&**: Collaboration to develop AI-based solutions for industrial sectors, focusing on sustainability. - **Health and AI Working Group**: A group of 14 experts focused on ensuring inclusive AI applications in healthcare for underrepresented communities. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Remote Patient Monitoring**: Demonstrated success in improving health outcomes for rural patients despite connectivity challenges. - **Self-healing Networks**: Emerging trend in IoT that uses AI to automatically resolve connectivity issues, improving reliability. - **Intelligent Self-Installation of WiFi Systems**: RouteThis's platform aims to simplify WiFi setup, enhancing user experience and connectivity. - **Whole-Home Wi-Fi Certification**: Kinetic's initiative to enhance installation quality and reduce future service calls by ensuring proper device functionality. - **IoT Gateway Market**: Projected growth due to increasing demand for advanced connectivity solutions in the IoT ecosystem. - **5G and Wi-Fi Networks**: Boingo Wireless is enhancing digital health capabilities in healthcare systems through advanced wireless solutions. - **5G Device Adoption**: Efforts to drive the adoption of 5G devices for improved connectivity in healthcare and other industries. - **EM8695 5G RedCap Module**: Semtech's module is designed for mid-range IoT applications, highlighting the growing importance of 5G connectivity. - **Mobile Medical Device Connectivity Market**: Projected growth driven by advancements in telemedicine and wearable health technologies. - **Molex MMCX Power over Coax**: A new compact connector solution designed for secure connections in space-constrained applications. - **Telehealth and Remote Patient Monitoring**: Gaining prominence due to advancements in 5G networks and video conferencing technologies, providing convenient access to healthcare services. - **AI and 5G Integration**: The convergence of AI and 5G technology is increasing demand for connectivity and data-driven solutions across industries, including healthcare. - **iSIM Technology**: Soracom's integrated SIM technology promotes compact IoT device design and enhances connectivity solutions. - **Pulsar Community**: A maritime platform that integrates communication, entertainment, and telehealth services to improve crew connectivity. - **Entegrity Deadbolt**: A smart lock that operates without a property-wide network, simplifying operations for property managers. - **IoT Medical Devices**: Devices that enhance outpatient care by allowing remote health monitoring, requiring efficient data management. - **Electronic Visit Verification (EVV)**: Wilma™'s new feature that combines GPS verification with telephonic backup to ensure visit documentation even during connectivity issues. - **Robotic Telesurgery**: An emerging trend in healthcare that relies on advanced communications infrastructure for seamless connectivity, crucial for patient safety. - **Telehealth Expansion**: Growth in telehealth services, improving in-home patient care through secure video consultations. - **Digital Health Solutions**: Telehealth and remote monitoring are being utilized to improve access to care in underserved populations. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Connectivity Issues in Telehealth**: Patients face challenges such as limited service availability and connectivity issues, impacting telehealth satisfaction. - **Connectivity Issues in Rural Areas**: Healthcare deserts limit access to medical services, necessitating reliable connectivity for effective care delivery. - **Connectivity Barriers**: Issues such as high implementation costs, scalability challenges, and limited interoperability hinder the adoption of mobile medical device connectivity. - **Connectivity Issues in Robotic Telesurgery**: Reliability of telecom infrastructure is critical, as connectivity issues can jeopardize patient safety during remote surgeries. - **Connectivity Issues**: In rural areas, connectivity issues persist, causing burnout among nurses due to documentation challenges and limitations of electronic medical records (EMRs). - **Connectivity Challenges in Healthcare**: Despite advancements, connectivity issues remain a barrier to effective AI integration in healthcare processes, particularly in prior authorizations. - **Internet Connectivity in Rural Areas**: St. Mary's Hospital faces challenges with internet connectivity, impacting the use of AI tools. - **Dependable Internet Connection**: Successful implementation of telehealth and IoT devices is contingent on reliable internet connectivity, especially in rural areas. - **Remote Patient Monitoring Challenges**: Connectivity issues and caregiver fatigue must be addressed for effective use of remote monitoring devices. - **Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities**: Recent outages linked to cybersecurity firms highlight the risks associated with connectivity in healthcare. - **Geographic Expansion Challenges**: Organizations face challenges in maintaining a consistent culture and connectivity across different locations during expansion. - **System Integration Issues**: Healthcare facilities struggle with system integration, leading to errors and inefficiencies that affect patient care. - **Digital Divide**: Urban areas enjoy advanced services while rural regions face limited connectivity, exacerbating gaps in healthcare and education. - **Digital Maturity Divide**: There are varying levels of digital maturity and connectivity support across different regions, impacting patient care. - **Cybersecurity Incidents**: Yale New Haven Health experienced a cyber incident that caused connectivity issues, highlighting vulnerabilities in healthcare networks. - **Spectrum Scarcity**: The competition for limited radio frequencies poses a challenge for the wireless industry, impacting connectivity. - **Legacy Systems and Data Incompatibility**: Outdated systems and inconsistent data formats hinder effective integration and access to patient data. - **Data Security and Interoperability**: Concerns regarding data security and the need for universal standards in IoMT technologies. - **Cybersecurity Risks**: The increasing number of connected devices necessitates comprehensive cybersecurity measures to protect user data privacy. - **Regulatory Complexities**: Challenges in the healthcare sector regarding compliance and integration of new technologies due to strict regulations. ## Related Topics [[Integration Issues]]