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Episode 68: 6 GHz Wi-Fi® is revolutionizing patient care with Matt Pekarske of GE HealthCare

In today’s episode, we welcome Matt Pekarske, Principal of Connectivity and Service Integration Technologies at GE HealthCare, to the show to explore 6 GHz Wi-Fi's impact on healthcare. Matt tells us how the additional spectrum of 6 GHz Wi-Fi enhances healthcare settings by improving clinical workflows and ensuring reliable connectivity for critical healthcare devices. He also shares his insights into the rapidly growing Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) and explains how patient-centric devices stream real-time data to enable secure patient monitoring. We also cover how Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 support legacy equipment and comply with HIPAA regulations through strong encryption and authentication mechanisms. Tune in to learn more about how 6 GHz Wi-Fi is revolutionizing patient care and transforming healthcare technology.

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