Hospitals primarily seem to be using their EHRs as clinical surveillance solutions, which seek to pinpoint the early onset of deteriorating conditions in patients, according to a Spyglass Consulting Group report.
"Longterm, hospitals want patients to take a more participatory role and they see remote monitoring as having great potential to manage their health beyond the four walls of the hospital setting," Spyglass Consulting Group Managing Director Gregg Malkary said.
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.