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Episode 20: Revolutionizing healthcare through Wi-Fi 6E with Ali Youssef of Henry Ford Health

November 8th, 2022

 

In this episode, we discuss Wi-Fi 6E's influence on healthcare with Ali Youssef, Director of Medical Device and IoT Security at Henry Ford Health. From glucometers to vital patient monitors, more medical devices are connected to Wi-Fi® now than in previous years, and mitigating security risks is crucial to maintaining device functionality. Ali explores the evolution of medical device connectivity and how the inherent security features of Wi-Fi 6E could revolutionize medical devices and healthcare facilities. Ali also shares several important elements to consider when upgrading legacy equipment and utilizing Wi-Fi 6E, as well as the potential impact of the 6 GHz spectrum on the future of healthcare.

Medical Device Security: A Healthcare Delivery Organization Perspective on ROI: https://array.aami.org/content/news/medical-device-security-healthcare-d...

A Framework for a Medical Device Security Program at a Healthcare Delivery Organization: https://array.aami.org/content/news/framework-medical-device-security-pr...

Wi-Fi Enabled Healthcare by Ali Youssef: https://www.amazon.com/Wi-Fi-Enabled-Healthcare-Ali-Youssef/dp/146656040...

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