Yes, pagers have a reputation for being “old technology” and there’s no question that smartphones, tablets, and other devices have changed how people communicate in healthcare. But while some physicians and other clinical staff have migrated to using smartphones for time-sensitive communications, pagers remain key for many personnel, especially now that encrypted pagers are available for use in environments that demand HIPAA compliance. In fact, the use of pagers in healthcare organizations has remained relatively consistent in recent years. But, more on that later. So, why are many leading hospitals still maintaining their paging systems while adding many other device types to the mix?

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