By Karl Connolly, Vice President 5G Strategy Pediatric hospitals are under siege—from cyber threats, operational complexity, and the relentless pace of clinical innovation. The front lines of healthcare IT are shifting, and leaders are turning to 5G networks and managed service providers (MSPs) to meet the challenge. Why Traditional IT Falls Short Wi-Fi and…
Compliance audits ensure that IT practices and systems align with healthcare regulations, laws, and internal policies. However, to be effective, auditing must go beyond checking systems and creating policies. To help physician practice groups understand the process and why it matters, John Garcia, Information Security Manager at Pixel Health, shared his team’s best practices for implementing…
Pediatric hospitals are at a crossroads: demand for specialized care is rising, yet resources are stretched thin and technology infrastructure often lags behind clinical needs. Enter 5G Standalone networks—a game-changer for Pediatric hospitals. The Unique Challenges of Pediatric Hospitals Pediatric hospitals face: Surges in complex cases, including mental health emergencies The need for constant, secure…
In the recent This Week Health webinar, Jill McCormick, EVP of Design and Product Development at Pixel Health, and Daniel Small, Vice President of Digital Services at Hartford HealthCare, discussed the challenges of reimagining digital and physical spaces and shared insights on applying human-centered design methodologies to create a world-class patient experience. This article provides…
Healthcare systems and hospitals are continually innovating to prepare for next-generation technologies—and finding that Wi-Fi cannot fully support the demands of today’s clinical mobility solutions. That’s where 5G, another wireless technology, can close the connectivity gap and enhance a hospital’s existing wireless infrastructure. Understanding the Role of Wi-Fi in Hospitals Wi-Fi is ideal for…
Healthcare providers across the country are looking for ways to reduce expenses across the enterprise. Budget pressures are increasing on several fronts including the growing requirements for cybersecurity protection and rising energy utility costs. Decreased staffing levels add to the financial strain, driving overtime expenses to support overworked staff and the need for expensive temporary…
Recently, Pixel Health’s Barbara Casey, President of Strategy & Transformation, sat down with Todd McCullough, Chief Innovation Officer, Lipscomb, to discuss the theme of “Building Innovation into Organizational DNA” at the Tennessee HIMSS Health Connect Event. Their conversation, rich with insights and practical strategies, revolved around how organizations can foster a culture of innovation that…
This fall, Microsoft is ending support for the 2015-released Windows 10 operating system. While Windows 11 has been available since 2021, an estimated one-third of U.S.-based computer users are still using Windows 10 as of February 2025. To help healthcare organizations understand the implications of using Windows 10 beyond “end of life,” and plan for…
The average cost of a healthcare data breach in the U.S. is more than $9 million, according to a 2024 report by IBM, and nearly half of all breaches involve customer personally identifiable information (PII). As cybercrime grows and becomes increasingly sophisticated, Pixel Health is continually evaluating and implementing best practices to help healthcare organizations…
While some companies are returning to in-person work, virtual and remote work remains relevant in many medical groups, according to a Medical Group Management Association poll. Healthcare systems may also seek to expand patient access through telehealth, mobile health monitoring, and virtual care—creating opportunities for positions that can be served by remote staff. From the…
