Healthcare communication methods were analyzed in a recent report by Spok Holdings, including budget constraints and security concerns.  Although smartphones continue to be the top supported device for clinical communications, there was a continued decrease in their usage (61% in 2023 compared to 74% in 2022, and 79% in 2021). This could be attributed to both security concerns and cost implications.  Similar to 2022, the report found that encrypted pager usage continues to rise steadily, which could indicate a return to simpler, more cost-effective communication.

Source: Security Magazine