Why Managing Mobile Devices at Scale Matters in Healthcare

Healthcare organizations are increasingly reliant on mobile devices for daily operations, enabling tasks that range from clinical communications to electronic record access. The proliferation of devices brings new challenges including loss, security risks, and a strain on IT resources. Managing those devices effectively not only reduces risk, but also improves workflow efficiency says Daniel Siegal, MD, CEO of Navv Systems, a company that offers a mobile device management platform. Healthcare IT Today sat down with Dr. Siegal to discuss the challenges of managing mobile devices in healthcare. Healthcare Has Embraced Mobile Devices According to Pew Research, as of 2023, 97% of Americans own a cellphone and 90% own a smartphone – up from just 35% in 2011. The use of mobile technologies in healthcare has mirrored this consumer trend. In the 2015 HIMSS Mobile Technology Survey, 90% of respondents were already using mobile devices within their organizations to engage patients in their healthcare. A more recent study from 2023 showed: Almost 90% of clinicians used a smartphone during clinical practice More than 25% of clinicians used a tablet during clinical practice Just over 60% of clinicians used a medical app during clinical practice “We have seen the transition from fixed workstations everywhere, to mobile devices,” said Dr. Siegal. “When people see what they can do with their smartphones at home, they want that same experience at work.” As usage of mobile devices...
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