--- markdown_generated_at: "2026-11-04" title: "5G in healthcare: Connectivity transforms systems to improve patient care." url: "https://www.qualcomm.com/company/corporate-responsibility/acting-responsibly/public-policy/5g-use-cases/healthcare" --- # 5G in healthcare: Connectivity transforms systems to improve patient care. ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/healthcare-hero-v3?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1440&fit=fit,1) ## Patients and providers interact remotely in real time. Virtual tools support medical training. Data is transferred instantly and securely. How 5G connectivity changes the medical ecosystem. [Learn about 5G in healthcare and telemedicine](https://www.qualcomm.com/company/corporate-responsibility/acting-responsibly/public-policy/5g-use-cases/healthcare/connectivity-upgrades-systems-to-improve-patient-care) ## Real-world applications ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/healthcare-vr?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) ### First remote diagnostic procedure in the UK using a 5G connected ambulance. British Telecom (BT) and University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) demonstrated how a clinician wearing a specially equipped VR headset, or a robotic or "haptic" glove in the case of a scan, was able to direct the paramedic and visualize, in real time, exactly what they see in the ambulance. [Read more](https://tecknexus.com/5gusecase/remote-diagnostic-procedure-using-5g-connected-ambulance/) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/healthcare-data?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) ### 5G network at Austin Cancer Center solves a file-sharing problem. Adding a high-speed 5G network to existing architectures improved sharing of PET scans, MRIs and other digital medical images at Austin Cancer Center. [Read more](https://www.business.att.com/content/dam/attbusiness/insights/casestudiesandpdfs/Austin_Cancer_Center_Case_Study.pdf) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/halthcare-patients?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) ### VA Palo Alto is the first 5G hospital. AR tools for 3D MRI and CT images, autonomous vehicles for transporting disabled patients, transmission of large data files for improved diagnoses—5G has far-reaching impact in Veterans' medical care. [Read more](https://news.va.gov/72556/va-palo-alto-first-5g-hospital/#:~:text=In%20February%2C%20VA's%20Palo%20Alto,and%20Army%20Veteran%20Thomas%20J.) ## Featured ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/photo?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1) #### Covid-19 pushed healthcare online—5G improves delivery Mobile technologies that led to the rise of telehealth during the pandemic gain momentum with 5G, according to Qualcomm President Cristiano Amon. cnet.com-May 2020 [Get the story](https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/covid-19-has-pushed-health-care-online-and-5g-will-make-it-better/) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/healthcare-technology?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1) #### Training doctors on cyber-physical systems (robotics) and in the metaworld Professor Frank Fitzek, Deutsche Telekom Chair of Communication Networks in Dresden, Germany discusses new 5G training modes and explains the impact of mmWave, latency, and the creation of tools like the "health vest." qualcomm.ft.com [Watch now](https://qualcomm.ft.com/article/revolutonising-healthcare-bridging-distances) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/global-5g-in-healthcare-market-1?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1) #### Global 5G healthcare market expected to reach $454.7 billion by 2030 The rapid growth is fueled by the demand for wearable medical devices using 5G technology for real-time remote patient monitoring, and by increased acceptance of robotic surgery and telehealth. globalnewswire.com—September 19, 2022 [Read the press release](https://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2022/09/19/2518009/28124/en/5G-In-Healthcare-Market-Report-2022-Increasing-Demand-for-Wearable-Medical-Devices-With-5G-Fueling-Sector.html) ## Learn more about 5G healthcare. News/Articles/Blogs ### Next-gen solutions for connected healthcare YouTube.com—December 28, 2020 [Watch the video](https://youtu.be/kh34nkACUug) News/Articles/Blogs ### The pandemic will recede, but telehealth is here to stay QualcommVentures.com—July 15, 2020 [Read the blog post](https://www.qualcommventures.com/insights/blog/the-pandemic-will-recede-but-telehealth-is-here-to-stay/) News/Articles/Blogs ### Qualcomm Wireless Reach collaboration brings telemedicine to remote community csrwire.com—March 16, 2022 [Read the press release](https://newsdirect.com/news/u-mobile-awarded-qualcomm-wireless-reach-grant-to-provide-telemedicine-services-to-b40-community-748524206) News/Articles/Blogs ### How ColdTrace X Is Protecting Life-Saving Vaccines, One Cold Room at a Time csrwire.com—September 13, 2022 [Read the blog post](https://developer.qualcomm.com/blog/how-coldtrace-x-protecting-life-saving-vaccines-one-cold-room-time#:~:text=ColdTrace%20X%20uses%20temperature%20sensor,vaccine%20refrigerators%20and%20cold%20rooms.) News/Articles/Blogs ### How 5G can transform telemedicine to tackle today's toughest challenges onQ—January 12, 2021 [Read the blog post](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq/2021/01/how-5g-can-transform-telemedicine-tackle-todays-toughest-challenges)