Caresyntax White Paper

Best Practices for Implementing Cloud-based Hospital Solutions

Best Practices for Implementing Cloud-based Hospital Solutions

There’s little doubt that cloud-based technologies are reducing friction in hospital workflow. Ultimately, though, CIOs and healthcare IT professionals are the gatekeepers before any new technology touches existing systems. Their concerns can be summed up in one word: security. And with good reason — healthcare faces nearly twice as many cyberattacks as other industries, and recovery from cyberattacks cost on average $1.4 million.

Understanding how to safeguard existing systems and what to consider when seeking to take advantage of new technology is of utmost importance. This white paper highlights:

The benefits and uses of cloud-based technology

  • Automate and aggregate
  • Analyze and annotate
  • Archive and access

A list of safety considerations to identify companies that are equipped to securely manage your data

  • Review business associate agreements
  • Check patient safety organizations and ISO certifications
  • Understand the network agreement
  • Ensure data is protected at every stage

Prevention is preferable to cure, and finding ways to safely and securely implement cloud-based technology in the hospital has never been more important. Read this white paper to learn how.