Virtual Data Center: Health Care IT Edition, Sept. 2011
Cloud computing holds a lot of promise for the healthcare industry, since infrastructure costs can hinder the adoption of technology such as Software as a Service (SaaS)-based electronic health record (EHR) systems. However, many providers shy away from cloud services because of concerns about who maintains ownership of patient data, how that data is secured and who is liable in the event that physicians cannot access it.
These are not minor issues, but they can be overcome. Inside this e-zine, gain valuable insight on how to utilize the benefits of the cloud while still ensuring patient data security and HIPAA compliance.
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