title: Universal broadband communications creates new options for healthcare networks.
abstract: Summary of broad band communications technologies. Definition and explanation of common technologies. Description of how technologies can be applied in multiple different healthcare environments. Analysis of current capabilities, near term improvements and long term trends. Economic analysis of technology choices and their impact on healthcare cost structures.
authors.affiliation: Enterprise Solutions, Division of Superior Consultant Holdings Corporation in Alpharetta, Georgia, USA.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hisle
mesh_terms: D003195:Computer Communication Networks / Q000191:economics / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000639:trends*; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated; D019981:Health Care Sector / Q000639:trends*; D011845:Radio; D017215:Satellite Communications; D018511:Systems Integration; D018581:Technology Transfer; D017216:Telemedicine / Q000639:trends; D014481:United States