Healthcare On The Cloud: What Services Are Changing?

Grazed from HostReview. Author: Brooke Chaplan.

Although the healthcare industry was initially slow to move its data and services to the cloud, more than 40% of healthcare companies and providers reported that they are using the cloud in 2016. The move to the cloud is due to enhanced security, cost-effectiveness, and the increased availability of services that enhance efficiency and patient safety.

Patient Registries

Patient registries are maintained by healthcare providers for many reasons, including follow-up and tracking of procedures. Because patient registries include confidential information such as the patient’s social security number, date of birth, and health conditions, security is essential. Cloud security has changed for the better so that healthcare providers can trust that patient confidentiality is maintained in the databases stored in the cloud…

Compliance with DQSA/DSCSA

The Drug Quality and Security Act (DQSA / DSCSA) was signed by President Obama in 2013. This law mandated that certain prescription drugs be tracked from the manufacturer all the way to the patient. With cloud computing and programs like MedPro Systems, tracking of these drugs is easier and faster. Law enforcement can check to make sure that patients are not "doctor shopping" and healthcare providers can use the system for basic compliance with the DQSA/DSCSA and lot tracing in case of a manufacturer recall…

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