title: Cutting the cord [wireless health care]
abstract: More and more healthcare executives are electing to cut the cord to their existing computer systems by implementing mobile technology. The allure of information anywhere, anytime is intoxicating, demonstrated by the cell phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs) that adorn today's professionals. The utility and convenience of these devices is undeniable. But what is the best strategy for implementing a mobile solution within a healthcare enterprise, be it large or small-and under what circumstances? What types of healthcare workers benefit most from mobile technology? And how state-of-the-art is security for wireless applications and devices? These are the questions that healthcare executives are asking-and should be asking-as they evaluate mobile solutions
keyphrases: healthcare security mobile computing wireless computing