One of the great challenges of cloud computing is the seemingly endless possibilities it provides.
Yes, you read that right. The perceived infiniteness of the cloud is both an asset and a challenge, especially when it comes to the healthcare industry. With its strict regulations regarding privacy (i.e., HIPAA), healthcare organizations have been timid (and slow, in comparison to other industries) to adopt cloud computing efforts.
Yet, cloud computing done right is changing the way healthcare organizations operate and facilitating many providers’ goal of delivering a patient-centric experience.
Leveraging the power of the cloud starts with choosing the right partners and tools. Implementation of cloud services doesn’t have to be an all-in scenario; in fact, there are relatively easy ways organizations can start harnessing the power of the cloud. From public, private or hybrid cloud to healthcare-specific software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications, there are options out there to consider.