The document discusses how the Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming healthcare. IoT connects physical devices like thermometers and weight scales to the internet, allowing real-time patient health data to be digitally collected and analyzed. This enables remote monitoring of patients and facilitates quick healthcare interventions. The document outlines several key IoT technologies that enable healthcare applications, such as smart sensors, gateways, and medical devices with low-power capabilities and graphical interfaces. Overall, the IoT has significant potential to improve healthcare by powering new smart and wireless health systems.