IDC PlanScape: Integrating 5G in Healthcare

Description

This IDC PlanScape describes the important role 5G can play in transforming the delivery of healthcare services by enabling care anywhere initiatives. It helps provider organizational IT leaders justify and plan for deploying 5G and provides a road map for healthcare organizations to follow as they prioritize 5G use cases. The study also provides a decision tree for healthcare leaders to use to prioritize their 5G use case selection."Healthcare organizations are making the requisite investments in 5G because they recognize the positive impact that 5G will have on the healthcare industry in the next five years," states Lynne A. Dunbrack, group vice president, IDC Health Insights. "Key to successfully realizing the intended benefits of 5G is pairing the optimal connectivity with the 'right use case.'"

Product Code: US48584622

IDC PlanScape Figure

Executive Summary

Why Is 5G in Healthcare Important?

Key Benefits of Deploying 5G in Healthcare

What Is 5G in Healthcare?

5G Performance Features
Spectrum

Who Are the Key Stakeholders?

How Can My Organization Take Advantage of 5G in Healthcare?

Conduct a Connectivity Inventory
Determine the Public/Private 5G Needs
Identify Preferred 5G Use Cases
- Telemedicine and Virtual Visits
  - Private Versus Public 5G?
- Remote Patient Monitoring/Hospital at Home
  - Private Versus Public 5G?
- Tele-Emergency Services
  - Private Versus Public 5G?
- Immersive Medical Education, Training, and Treatment
  - Private Versus Public 5G?
- Access Control/Asset Tracking
  - Private Versus Public 5G?
- Telesurgery
  - Private Versus Public 5G?
Establish KPIs and ROI Measurement Strategy