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Health care cloud architecture
Cloud for healthcare transforms CIO skeptics into believers
Healthcare was once wary of the cloud, but the technology has proved to be a boon to the industry. This handbook examines the cloud's advantages versus on premises. Continue Reading
Healthcare cloud induces benefits in storage, security
Healthcare sees value in vacating the premises and migrating to the cloud for lower maintenance costs and better storage, disaster recovery, security, AI and analytics. Continue Reading
PACS (picture archiving and communication system)
PACS (picture archiving and communication system) is a medical imaging technology used primarily in healthcare organizations to securely store and digitally transmit electronic images and clinically-relevant reports. Continue Reading
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Medical group sees the future in value-based healthcare
The fee-for-service healthcare payment model is broken, according to the CEO of a medical group. The better model, and the path to better patient care, he says, is value-based care. Continue Reading
Components of a cloud-based healthcare disaster recovery plan
As more healthcare organizations turn to the cloud for disaster recovery, IT must address HIPAA requirements and connectivity to ensure data is protected in a DR scenario. Continue Reading
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Definitions to Get Started
View All Definitions Guide to examples of cloud computing in healthcare
The potential of cloud computing in healthcare can no longer be understated as cloud providers step up their security features and undergo testing to ensure HIPAA compliance.Continue Reading
Medical image storage sharpens focus on precise patient care
Personal photos in an album can conjure up all sorts of memories and emotions. Then there are personal photos of another kind that can mean the difference between life and death. In healthcare, clinical images of patients are critical to proper ...Continue Reading
Store medical images using hybrid cloud data storage
Hospitals that face an influx of medical imaging data can benefit from a hybrid cloud model to store data and enable disaster recovery services.Continue Reading
Explore health IT data storage strategies
Healthcare IT professionals have storage technology options in front of them to deal with an influx of digital patient data. Flash storage is one such area to keep in mind.Continue Reading
APIs and the cloud help cure health IT interoperability ills
In the natural course of human events, it's safe to say most people have endured an untold number of doctor's appointments, emergency room visits and hospital stays. Each time, patient information is recorded, stored and updated in electronic health...Continue Reading
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Reviving your modern health IT infrastructure
Infrastructure projects in healthcare organizations seem to be enjoying attention. Cloud, virtualization and hyper-converged technology continue to gain interest.Continue Reading
Hospital CIOs see benefits of healthcare cloud computing
In healthcare, some illnesses can be cured quickly; some can't. But before applying a proper antidote, several factors need to be considered about the patient in question. The same can be said when hospital CIOs and IT pros work to formulate a ...Continue Reading
CIOs embrace the value of cloud computing in healthcare
The cloud is crucial to many initiatives in healthcare, including value-based care, big data and patient engagement. CIOs recognize the importance of cloud computing and embrace it.Continue Reading
Cloud medical imaging is coming to radiology and healthcare in general
Remote patient monitoring, cloud medical imaging, and gamification in healthcare are strategies recommended by health IT innovation expert Rasu Shrestha, M.D.Continue Reading
athenahealth Inc.
athenahealth Inc. is a developer of cloud-based practice management, point-of-care mobile applications and electronic health record (EHR) systems for small to medium-sized (SMB) physician practices and hospitals.Continue Reading
Vendors of public cloud platforms pitching to health IT
Unmoved by the benefits of shifting some of their operations to the public cloud, some healthcare providers are letting cloud providers bring their services to them.Continue Reading
AdvancedEPCS: E-prescribing technology in healthcare
In this Innovation Spotlight, SearchHealthIT takes a look at AdvancedMD's e-prescribing cloud application.Continue Reading
Cloud medical imaging storage is the way of the future
PACS and VNAs are the image storage standards in healthcare. Cloud medical imaging storage presents benefits that may intrigue healthcare providers to ditch PACS and VNAs.Continue Reading
Healthcare CRM boosted by Salesforce entry
Customer relationship management in healthcare is getting a boost from Salesforce's move into health IT, but other vendors, such as hc1.com, are already occupying the space.Continue Reading
CIO, analyst say cloud computing in healthcare meets HIPAA
Many fear cloud computing in healthcare. But a long-term care company disputes that stance, instead going 100% into the cloud while firmly believing it complies with HIPAA.Continue Reading
The diverse use cases for cloud in healthcare
Healthcare cloud services come in various forms, including analytics models and system backups. Those are two of the reasons cloud has the attention of health IT professionals.Continue Reading
Healthcare VDI remains an important investment
Many providers have pondered or attempted a healthcare VDI installation. Find out common reasons some of those projects weren't successful.Continue Reading
Healthcare cloud services are rolling in: Are you ready?
Cloud computing can help healthcare organizations save money, expand research projects and improve technology offerings. Yet, for some, the age-old question remains: Can cloud services be trusted to protect sensitive healthcare data, such as EHRs?<...Continue Reading
How to prep before installing healthcare cloud services
Projecting total costs and confirming a product meets governing regulations are two steps to take before committing to a cloud product.Continue Reading
Health IT vendors look to cloud for imaging offerings
Improved data compression and lower costs are two reasons more healthcare providers are weighing cloud deployment in their facilities.Continue Reading
Five common cloud myths preventing healthcare deployment
Separating fact and fiction when it comes to the cloud isn't a one-step process. Here are a few tips that can help you avoid popular cloud myths.Continue Reading
ACO participation on the rise and so are cloud services for them
Just because you've chosen cloud services for ACO participation doesn't mean your organization should take vendor selection lightly.Continue Reading
Four security tips for HIPAA compliance in healthcare cloud storage
Healthcare cloud storage for data adds a twist to the usual IT puzzle: HIPAA compliance. Here are four security tips from our resident expert.Continue Reading
Self-monitoring, proactive alerts among applications of telehealth
A remote patient visit is the best-known example of telehealth, but the technology's uses and types of patients it can reach are expanding.Continue Reading
Quiz: Adoption trends for cloud storage in healthcare
In this quiz, test your knowledge of the current options, setbacks and benefits of cloud storage in healthcare.Continue Reading
Quiz: Creating virtual desktops and server-based computing
In this quiz, test your knowledge of virtual desktops and server-based computing.Continue Reading
health care cloud
A health care cloud is a cloud computing service used by health care providers for storing, maintaining and backing up personal heath information (PHI).Continue Reading
FAQ: How can cloud services be used in health care?
Cloud services let health care providers move storage, data processing and other systems onto the Internet, provided that security and data ownership concerns are addressed.Continue Reading