Frost Radar: Medical Device Connectivity, 2025

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Medical device connectivity (MDC) refers to the integration of medical devices across various care settings with health information systems, enabling the seamless exchange of patient data. Connectivity is established through wired (e.g., USB and Ethernet) and wireless (e.g., Wi-Fi and Bluetooth) networks, with the primary goal of minimizing manual data entry. Sensors embedded in medical devices transmit patient information via software and drivers to centralized health systems.

The growth of basic connectivity solutions has plateaued, with most medical devices being integrated. As a result, MDC vendors are shifting their focus toward value-added services, such as data visualization, maintenance, and advanced analytics-tools that enhance clinical workflows and improve patient outcomes.

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are becoming integral to modern medical device offerings. To remain competitive and meet evolving market demands, companies are ramping up investments in these and cloud-based technologies to enhance device capabilities and enable smarter, data-driven healthcare delivery.

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