In 2026, the walls of the hospital have effectively "thinned" due to Mobile Cardiac Telemetry. MCT is used for patients who are not sick enough to be hospitalized but require 24/7 monitoring.

• Automatic Transmission: Unlike a Holter monitor, which records data to be reviewed later, an MCT device detects an arrhythmia and automatically transmits the event to a remote diagnostic center via cellular networks.

• 24/7 Surveillance: These remote centers are staffed by certified cardiographic technicians who analyze every transmission and notify the prescribing physician of critical events in real-time.

• Patient Autonomy: MCT allows patients to return to work and normal activity while providing the safety net of an ICU-level monitor.