The Covid-19 pandemic forced a shift away from the majority of in-person physician visits in order to minimise the risk of spreading Covid-19. A recent GlobalData poll found that this experience may have accelerated the adoption of remote patient monitoring devices. Despite this, a significant minority of respondents continue to have privacy concerns. As the adoption of these devices increases, hospitals will need to ensure that their internet of things (IoT) networks feature robust cybersecurity measures and transparent policies around data sharing and storage.
