Summary: We’ve all heard the buzz-term - “the Internet of Things” (or IoT). But for healthcare, what does that really mean? In this episode, hosts Chris Boyer and Reed Smith dive into a newly formed buzz-term: HIoT (or Healthcare Internet of Things). From health and wellness trackers to medical devices that are always-on and connected, they dive deep into the ways hospitals and health systems are developing internet connected device offerings for patients and physicians. What are the impacts and challenges of adopting these new technologies into clinical care management? Also, this episode features an expert interview with Stephanie Ayars from the Mayo Clinic, discussing their new Mayo Clinic First Aid Alexa skill. Show Notes: - Value Creation and Value Capture of the Internet of Things: https://dupress.deloitte.com/dup-us-en/deloitte-review/issue-17/value-creation-value-capture-internet-of-things.html?icid=interactive:not:aug15 - Ten Examples of the Internet of Things in Healthcare:: https://econsultancy.com/blog/68878-10-examples-of-the-internet-of-things-in-healthcare - Five Challenges of IoT in Healthcare:: http://searchhealthit.techtarget.com/tip/Five-challenges-of-IoT-in-healthcare-that-put-it-at-risk-of-failure - Mayo Clinic Alexa First Aid Skill: https://www.mayoclinic.org/voice/apps - Stephanie Ayars on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieayars/ Links: - Touchpoint podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/touchpointpcast - Reed Smith Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/reedsmith - Chris Boyer Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chrisboyer - Chris Boyer website: http://www.christopherboyer.com/ - Social Health Institute: http://www.socialhealthinstitute.com/ Sponsors: - Loyal: https://loyalhealth.com/ - Influence Health: http://www.influencehealth.com/ - Binary Fountain: https://binaryfountain.com/
