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3 ways the healthcare cloud can boost growth and innovation

By Saran Sonaisamy, Managing Director, Cloud and Enterprise Platform Solutions Practice Lead, Nordic

In today's data-driven landscape, health IT modernization isn't just an option; it's an imperative. A recent study shows 60% of healthcare executives view digital transformation as the most critical growth driver, and investing in the cloud is a vital part of that effort. As you look to build or expand your cloud presence, here are three positive impacts that technology can have on your clinical and operational outcomes.

ONE: Enhanced data storage, accessibility, and usability: Clinicians and organizations can make better decisions when the right data is always at their fingertips and ready for real-time insights. Yet, data management challenges, such as storage, fragmentation, and compliance, can make it difficult to realize the full power of the massive amounts of data available. Research shows only 57% of a healthcare organization’s data is used in key decision-making. The cloud is a game-changing tool for addressing these issues, offering a more economical, scalable, and potentially, more secure solution for storing, analyzing, and using digitized healthcare data from various sources. Organizations no longer need to invest in expensive hardware and maintenance to create data-driven operations that benefit patients, care teams, health systems, and payers.

TWO: Greater scalability and agility: The constraints of physical storage and the upgrades and maintenance associated with traditional data infrastructure can stifle growth, collaboration, and innovation within your hospital or health system. In a study of 400 global healthcare and life sciences leaders, 55% of respondents said spending too much time on processes or manually inputting information is the biggest barrier to productivity. With its inherent scalability and flexibility, the cloud allows organizations to quickly adapt to changing needs, respond to consumer demands, and improve operational efficiency.

THREE: AI-powered breakthroughs: Besides being a data hub, the cloud is a launchpad for exploring AI and machine learning. From helping clinicians analyze medical images in seconds to enabling healthcare organizations to pool, examine, and visualize massive amounts of medical and operational data from diverse sources, the cloud provides the vast storage and processing power needed to train and run complex AI algorithms. Your ability to embrace the possibilities of this rich data landscape is the foundation for a new era of more personalized, preventive, and proactive care.

With so many benefits, cloud has the potential to transform the healthcare experience for patients and clinicians while elevating your organization’s operational and financial outcomes. Working with a strategic advisor to navigate the complexities of health IT modernization can help ensure success. The right partner can assist you in developing a custom approach that aligns with your organizational goals and provide ongoing support and guidance as you evolve your cloud journey.