How 5G is Transforming Pediatric Care 

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…

Built for Care: How to Enhance the Digital, Operational, and Physical Experience in Healthcare

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…

Preparing Healthcare Teams for Windows 11: Advice for a Strategic Upgrade

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…

4 Steps to Implement a Virtual Nursing Program

Virtual nursing adoption is on the rise as healthcare organizations seek new ways to address staffing, capacity, and capital challenges. Integrating virtual nursing into the routine process of care delivery requires teamwork, open lines of communication, and extensive upfront planning.  We wrote previously about the trends and rationale for Virtual Nursing. Now, we will focus…

Upgrading to Windows 11: Considerations for Hospitals and Physician Practices

As Microsoft support for Windows 10 runs out in October 2025, many healthcare organizations are preparing for the Windows 11 upgrade. Jennifer Brown, Vice President of Community Practice Groups, Bill Borton, Director of Engineering & Projects, and Pedro Santiago, Associate Systems Engineer, discussed what this upgrade means for their clients and how they work to…

Enabling Clinical Communication & Collaboration in an Academic Medical Center

As patients and caregivers began to increase their use of technology during the pandemic, an academic medical center recognized that they needed to meet growing demands for clinical mobility. The Pixel Health Synergistic Care team worked closely with the hospital, clinicians and IT staff to understand their needs and clinical workflows, assess the existing infrastructure,…

Doctors on the Move, Patients Empowered: How 5G Laptops Can Achieve the Quadruple Aim

Imagine a world with instant, secure access to patient data, high-resolution images, and seamless video conferencing – all at your fingertips. This isn’t science fiction; it’s the reality of 5G technology harnessed by powerful laptops.   Pixel Health, in partnership with Netmaven, offers a groundbreaking solution: 5G-enabled laptops powered by T-Mobile’s private, secure 5G network…

Top 3 Reasons Why 5G is Transforming Healthcare for Clinicians

Every day, clinicians strive to deliver the best care they possibly can. They expect the health system they work within will support them with the best possible workflows and technology to achieve their goals. Clinical collaboration problems, like dropped calls, missed alerts, or simply slow Wi-Fi can prevent clinicians from working efficiently, ultimately limiting the…

Examining 3 Key Challenges of 5G in Healthcare at the CHIME23 Fall Forum

As a foundation member of the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME), the Pixel Health team recently hosted a focus group with digital health leaders at the CHIME23 Fall Forum. They were also joined by Heather Nelson, SVP & CIO at Boston Children’s Hospital, who shared her experience with implementing a hybrid 5G cellular network…

This Week’s Health Explores Healthcare’s Future: Boston Children’s Hospital to pioneer a hybrid 5G network

During the CHIME Fall Conference, This Week Health and Sarah Richardson, SVP and Chief Digital Information Officer at Tivity Health, conducted an interview with Heather Nelson from Boston Children’s Hospital and Barbara Casey from Pixel Health. Heather Nelson highlighted their innovative approach to healthcare by partnering with Pixel Health and T-Mobile for Business to establish…