With virtual care and telehealth revolutionizing where and when clinical interactions take place, digital innovations in healthcare enabled by 5G were already transforming the industry when COVID-19 hit—dramatically accelerating adoption.
Every corner of the healthcare system felt the stress: overflowing emergency departments, exhausted caregivers, evolving safety protocols, resource shortages, and more. Though the work is ongoing, many organizations explored new operational models and innovative technologies to mitigate long-time resilience issues exacerbated by the pandemic.
Venture capital, debt, and public market financing for digital healthcare increased an impressive 103% in 2020—a $21.6 billion investment that highlights just how essential fast, reliable wireless is in healthcare operations today.1