The document outlines 10 things to know about bring your own device (BYOD) programs in healthcare in 2017. It summarizes the results of a survey of over 350 healthcare leaders which found that 71% of hospitals now allow BYOD, up from 58% in 2016. The top benefit of BYOD cited is easier communication among care teams, while the top challenges are ensuring sufficient WiFi coverage, data security, and cellular coverage. The document encourages readers to learn more about BYOD case studies and contact the provider with any other questions.

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TAKE AWAYS
71% of hospitals allow BYOD, compared to 58% in 2016.
A majority of physicians prefer to use their own mobile devices,
while a majority of nurses prefer to use a hospital-issued device.
For the first time, easier communication among care team members
is cited as the top driver for supporting a BYOD environment.
The top 3 challenges for BYOD environments: Wi-Fi coverage, data
security, and cellular coverage.

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