Cloud Computing

An Australian digital health system demonstrated typical advantages but also a distinct benefit of using a cloud-based EMR.

"We are at a tipping point where technology can help disrupt what used to only occur within doctors' offices and enable people to get access to affordable and accessible guidance," says the health system's chief digital engagement officer.

The system will improve staff coordination and collaboration during emergencies.

A cloud computing expert discusses ways around the challenges of finding qualified cloud professionals, developing an appropriately tailored approach to cloud hosting and creating a comprehensive cloud-forward plan.

Northern California health system wanted a solid foundation before digital transformation.

Integrating the cloud-based models into daily workflows will "increase productivity for many of our providers," says one CIO, "allowing them to focus on the clinical duties that truly require their attention."

At the HIMSS23 Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum, Nitin Natarajan, Deputy Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, said protecting against escalating cyberattacks is a "joint effort" between government and the private sector.

Select Google Cloud customers will have access to the large language model platform for testing and more.

Updates to Customer 360 for Health include data cloud automations that create real-time patient profiles from EHR data and infusions of Einstein AI in services, marketing and development modules. 

Their collaboration to develop new cloud-based artificial intelligence for healthcare will focus on improved care and delivery outcomes, business operations and health services research.