Healthcare providers and their associates have often been slow to adapt to new technology solutions. Many find themselves struggling with outdated systems that are costly to maintain and fail to satisfy the needs of the modern workforce and the demands of today’s consumers.
The emergence of cloud computing has changed many industries, especially healthcare, and here's why.
#1. Improve Business Continuity
We live in an age where a single mistake or data breach can lead to a catastrophic loss of data that may put an organization out of business. Whether it’s a natural disaster, a ransomware infection or human error, businesses across all industries need a way to plan for such disasters.
The cloud provides built-in business continuity by reducing your dependence on in-house resources such as data storage and application hosting. A dependable service provider will have redundant data centers and service-level agreements that should help your business get back on track after any eventuality.
#2. Mobilize Your Workforce
More people are taking their work away from the office desk and operating from home or on the move, thanks to the rise of mobile technology and cloud-hosted applications. This mobility helps organizations improve efficiency, productivity, and employee morale.
The cloud is essentially an offsite data center in which all your apps and data are delivered as web-based services. There’s simply no better way to mobilize your workforce than by implementing a centralized, cloud-hosted infrastructure that your employees can access from anywhere on any device.
#3. Meet Compliance Obligations
Healthcare providers and their associates are subject to strict compliance regulations such as HIPAA and HITECH for protecting patient health information (PHI) and maintaining a robust data-governance policy.
Specialized cloud providers, who understand the specifics of your industry, will help you meet and surpass your compliance and security obligations through up-to-date and straightforward administrative controls that help you keep track of your data.
#4. Reduce Unpredictable Costs
The limited budgets of the average healthcare provider have long prevented them from keeping up with the evolution of technology and all the demands that come with it. In-house servers, networking infrastructure, and the expertise needed to keep everything running smoothly have often proven prohibitively expensive.
The cloud eliminates the unpredictable costs of things like in-house upgrades and hiring a full-time IT technician. Furthermore, since your computing infrastructure will be in the care of a third party, there won’t be any need for expensive in-house systems.
#5. Scale with Demand
Your organization’s ability to grow is determined by its technology infrastructure. If your systems can’t accommodate increased demand, then your IT will end up stifling future opportunities. On the flip side, you could end up spending more than you need during those times of the year when business might be slower than usual.
Solid cloud providers have reached economies of scale that give them access to the latest technologies in state-of-the-art data centers, which would otherwise be far beyond the reach of smaller organizations. To scale, all you need to do is call your provider to request for new user accounts and expand your infrastructure for a predictable monthly fee.
F1 Solutions helps healthcare organizations in the North Alabama area get more out of technology with dependable cloud services and expertise you can rely on. Contact us to learn how we can help your digital transformation
