Healthcare IoT Center of Excellence (HIoTCoE)
The HIoTCoE aims to collectively provide health care IoT strategy development and implement best practices across health care providers.
Our Mission and Purpose
Improve health and wellness through the adoption and application of IoT in Healthcare and Life Science environments.
What we do
Work with industry leaders to aid health care organizations in improving their IoT strategies to serve their staff and patients better, providing industry learning and best practice sharing for Healthcare IoT application of use and with an emphasis towards the removal of technical, operational and financial barriers.
How We Succeed
By establishing ourselves as a global Healthcare industry source of truth and trusted advisor:
- Learning portal and knowledge platform
- Center of Excellence content approach
- Live conferences and on-demand dissemination
Healthcare IoT CoE Leadership Profiles
HIoTCoE
Richard Montmeny is the Chief Operating Officer and Site Administrator for St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital in Camarillo, member of the Dignity Health Central Coast Service Area. Rich came to St John’s from Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover New Hampshire. He has over 30 years’ experience in health care across several environments. His career includes private practice physical therapy owner, consulting business entrepreneur, educator and clinician in an academic medical center, and hospital operations in a community hospital. He has also lead payment innovation and care redesign efforts essential to improving population health. He currently serves as chair of the Provider Advisory Council for Gold Coast Medi Cal Health Plan and as an advisory board member Zebra Technologies Healthcare Division. Rich has a doctorate in kinesiology from the University of Connecticut. He has also completed a post-graduate program in General Management at Harvard Business School. Rich enjoys spending time with his wife of 36 years and two grown children playing golf and snowboarding.
Dr. Mark Wolff – Big Data and Analytics – Advisory Industry Consultant, SAS, has over 25 years of experience in the health and life science industries as a scientist and analyst working in the U.S. and Europe. Mark joined SAS in 2005 and is an Advisory Industry Consultant and Chief Health and Life Science Analytics Strategist for the SAS Global IoT Division. Mark’s areas of expertise include the development and application of advanced and predictive analytics in healthcare and life sciences with a particular interest in outcomes and safety. Current work focuses on methods and application of Machine Learning to real-time sensor/IoT data in support of outcomes and safety research, visualization and development of intelligent, decision support systems. Prior to joining SAS Mark held a variety of research and leadership positions in academia, government and industry. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Loyola College in Maryland, a Master of Science in Entomology and a Doctorate in Toxicology from North Carolina State University.
Selected Content:
Healthcare IoT Center of Excellence Panel Disussion – Remote Patient Monitoring and the Human Perspective
Session Abstract: As remote patient monitoring (RPM) technologies become more integrated into clinical care, the healthcare landscape is being transformed—enhancing chronic disease management, reducing hospital readmissions, and supporting proactive interventions. However, successful adoption of RPM and AI-powered tools relies
GenAI-Powered Quality and Compliance Innovation: Bridging Product Design with Regulatory Standards Across Cloud Enterprise and Distributed IoT Ecosystems
Session Abstract: In the session, “GenAI-Powered Quality and Compliance Innovation: Bridging Product Design with Regulatory Standards Across Cloud Enterprise and Distributed IoT Ecosystems,” we’ll introduce a transformative approach to aligning project requirements with regulatory standards across complex ecosystems. From
Applications for IoT in Healthcare Operations
Session Abstract: This session will explore how IoT data from personal devices integrate into healthcare operations showcasing real world use cases. We will discuss “ambient healthcare”, where IoT-enabled devices seamlessly integrate into daily life and provide passive health interventions
HIoTCoE Panel
Session Abstract: This panel session will discuss: How smart cities can improve access to care How smart cities can impact social determinants of health How smart cities can improve healthcare operational efficiency (predicative analytics, communication, etc) Speakers: Karen has
Advancing Clinical Trials: Harnessing IoT for Higher Fidelity Results
Session Abstract: This panel discussion explores the transformative potential of IoT in clinical trial management, focusing on safety, recruitment, retention, and accuracy. IoT devices offer real-time monitoring for participant safety and adherence, while personalized engagement strategies driven by IoT
Digital twins for health and care – promise and possibilities
Session Abstract: The internet of medical things can breathe life into digital twins for healthcare. In this keynote, we’ll discuss what healthcare can learn from other industries that successfully create and use digital twins to improve efficiency, achieve quality outcomes,
Leveraging IoT to Drive Operational Efficiency in Healthcare
Session Abstract: Join our upcoming webinar panel on leveraging Real Time Health Systems where we delve into the current inefficiencies in hospital operations and explore how new IoT sensors and medical devices can be leveraged to optimize nursing rotations,
IoT Masterminds™ Catherine (CJ) Robison, BSN, RN, Oracle at IoT Grand Slam Live 2023 December
The IoT Community was delighted to interview Catherine (CJ) Robison, BSN, RN, Health Innovation Scientist at Oracle Health, at IoT Grand Slam Live 2023 at the HPE global HQ, Texas, USA. As part of our IoT Masterminds™, Tim Foley
Applications and Considerations for GenAI in Healthcare
Session Abstract: The panel on “Applications and Considerations for GenAI in Healthcare” explores the transformative potential of generative AI in the healthcare sector. The discussion will delve into diverse applications, ranging from drivers of adoption to workforce enablement. Experts
Heather Hudnall, NTT DATA appointed as a Pillar of Excellence Leader of the Healthcare Internet of Things Center of Excellence.
The IoT Community is delighted to announce Heather Hudnall, Chief Nursing Informatics Officer/ Director- Public Sector, Healthcare & Academic Medical Centers, NTT DATA joins the HIoTCoE. Heather has been appointed as a Pillar of Excellence Leader of the Healthcare Internet
Karen Perry, Intel appointed as a Pillar of Excellence Leader of the Healthcare Internet of Things Center of Excellence
The IoT Community is thrilled to announce Karen Perry, Chief Solution Architect, Health and Life Sciences Global Sales Team, Intel Corporation, joins the HIoTCoE. Karen has been appointed as a Pillar of Excellence Leader of the Healthcare Internet of Things
Karen S. Finger, Verizon Global Enterprise Solutions, appointed as a Pillar of Excellence Leader of the Healthcare Internet of Things Center of Excellence
The IoT Community is thrilled to announce Karen S. Finger, Global Lead, Connected Health Strategy and Innovation Healthcare, Insurance & Life Sciences, Verizon Global Enterprise Solutions, joins the HIoTCoE. Karen has been appointed as a Pillar of Excellence Leader of

