Ongoing advances in low-cost, low-power computing, communications and sensor technologies has brought greater intelligence and connectivity to everyday objects. This network of smart objects (e.g., appliances, wearables, medical devices), known as the Internet of Things (IoT), helps health care organisations improve care and efficiency within the health system, while also connecting health care processes with a patient’s daily life.

To make some sense of the opportunities for the IoT in health care, we’ve identified data categories and representative measures you can start taking advantage of today.

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