By: Harsh Ghoghari and Arpita Mishra
The dynamic evolution and progression of cloud computing technology have ushered in a paradigm shift within the healthcare sector, ushering in a multitude of advantages and reshaping the landscape of healthcare service delivery. Cloud computing stands out as a pivotal facilitator for healthcare entities, furnishing them with the flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness required to navigate the ever-expanding demands of contemporary healthcare. Cloud computing in healthcare reduces the necessity for substantial investments in IT infrastructure, enabling institutions to concentrate more on patient care. It offers access to computing resources on a pay-as-you-go basis, allowing for scalability and adaptability to meet patient needs. It ensures high levels of data security and privacy in healthcare by implementing robust security measures and encryption protocols. Cloud-based systems also feature data redundancy and disaster recovery functionalities, ensuring the availability and integrity of patient data even during system failures or natural disasters.
Keywords: Cloud computing, healthcare sector, patient data, data storage, Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
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