Glossary

Connected Care platforms are cloud-based software platforms that are used to link, manage, and exchange information with wireless medical devices.

A connected medical device is a health-related device that can send and receive data using wireless connections such as WiFi and Bluetooth. Collectively, these devices make up the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT).

Healthcare Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) products are service packages that provide healthcare organizations, medical device manufacturers, and pharma companies with a full suite of medical-grade infrastructure solutions, including server space, IT support, cybersecurity, medical-grade cloud, and more.

The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) is a term used to describe the network of connected medical devices that is currently in use all over the world.

Medical device connectivity is the establishment and maintenance of a connection through which data is transferred between a medical device, such as a patient monitor, and an information system.

Medical Device-as-a-Service (medical DaaS) is an emerging business model that allows consumers to access electronic devices and their associated software through a monthly subscription offered by the vendor.

A medical IoT platform is a software application that is used to support the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT).

A remote patient monitoring platform is a specific type of medical IoT platform. This platform acts as a central hub for a fleet of remote patient monitoring devices (including weight monitors, spirometer, and blood glucose meters) that continuously collect health data from patients at home, work, school, or any other location.