Healthcare Struggles to Embrace Cloud Computing's Cost-Saving Potential
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
Cloud computing in healthcare remains underutilized due to a lack of understanding of its core features, particularly in relation to electronic health records and software as a service.While cloud technologies promise cost savings and improved efficiency, many healthcare organizations do not fully exploit essential aspects like self-service provisioning and resource pooling, which are vital for scaling services effectively, wrote Bill Russell, founder of This Week Health and a former CIO, in a recent LinkedIn post. As cloud service models advance, offering integrated platforms and process services, some organizations continue to rely on outdated deployment methods, missing opportunities for innovation and streamlined operations. Furthermore, misconceptions about cloud solutions can result in redundant financial investments and hidden costs, particularly for those employing a simplistic "lift and shift" strategy.
