The legacy of the healthcare industry's pioneers, inventors, and
innovators can be compromised by its legacy technology systems.
BlueCloud's CEO Kerem Koca, and its
Director of Account Executives, Vanessa
Justice, understand the issues facing the healthcare sector
and why leaving old-school technology behind can seem like a
painstaking task. However, digital transformation is necessary for
the health of their organizations and to create a more
user-friendly environment for doctors, nurses, support staff, and
patients.
TAMPA,
Fla., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In
1924, the average life expectancy in the US was 59.8 years. (1) One
hundred years later, it has increased to 79.25 years. (2) Advances
in medical technology, pharmaceuticals, nutrition, and public
health programs have had a dramatic effect on personal longevity
and quality of life. It is surprising to learn then that the cloud
technology adoption rate in healthcare is half that of other
industries, which have seen an increase of 50% in cloud services
from 2019 to 2022. (3) Vanessa
Justice, Director of Account Executives at BlueCloud,
observes, "The disconnect lies in a healthcare culture accustomed
to on-premises technology. Protecting patients' sensitive data is
of paramount concern in the medical profession, and there are still
lingering apprehensions about the threat to privacy by going
digital. This mode of thinking is outdated but still has strong
roots in the industry."
Critical concerns in healthcare regarding cloud service adoption
include:-
- Buy-in and Training: Some organizations struggle with workforce
buy-in and providing adequate training to staff for effectively
implementing and maintaining new cloud systems.
- Data Security: There are concerns about securely handling
sensitive data such as PHI, PII, and HIPAA information. Healthcare
organizations must ensure proper storage, masking, and secure
sharing of this data to mitigate cybersecurity risks.
- Time to Value: Healthcare organizations face challenges in
making significant changes quickly to realize substantial benefits
and justify the investment in implementing these
changes.
"Digital transformation is necessary for
the health of their organizations and to create a more
user-friendly environment for doctors, nurses, support staff, and
patients." - BlueCloud's CEO Kerem
Koca and Director of Account Executives, Vanessa Justice
The hesitancy toward comprehensive digital transformation in
healthcare doesn't just affect the IT department—it affects
everyone, from busy clinicians to patients waiting for results.
Outdated systems mean delays in processing everything from lab
tests to claims, creating frustration for staff and patients.
Implementing a smoother, more efficient system is not simply a
technical upgrade; it boosts everyone's confidence and peace of
mind.
By incorporating AI and ML (machine learning) technologies,
healthcare organizations can enhance treatments, care, and overall
health outcomes for the populations they serve. Leveraging these
efficiencies to enrich patient data, utilizing advanced tools like
telehealth and digital monitors, and integrating social
determinants of health with predictive and prescriptive insights
enables more accurate treatment indicators. It also improves the
equitable distribution of ancillary services for diverse
demographics. This streamlined approach has the added benefit of
reducing costs for patients and healthcare facilities.
Justice notes, "Healthcare providers help people from all walks
of life who engage with their services differently, such as how
they prefer to communicate, pay, and receive treatments. The more
healthcare organizations tailor the health and wellness experience
to each patient's specific needs, the more likely their patients
will share those positive experiences with others."
Digital transformation in healthcare enables a transition from
reactive to proactive care models. By implementing new systems,
improving data processing speed, and capitalizing on AI, health
systems can analyze past trends within their datasets. This allows
for more accurate predictions and a deeper understanding of
patients' histories. By integrating third-party data sets,
organizations can identify health patterns and prioritize proactive
care for high-risk patients, ultimately promoting community health
and reducing the time patients spend within the healthcare
system.
There is a growing demand for increased interoperability among
organizations collaborating with healthcare entities, including
research institutions, government agencies, supply vendors,
supplementary healthcare providers, payers, and life science
organizations. To ensure appropriate access to data and compliance
with regulations, many healthcare entities are turning to systems
like Snowflake Secure Data Sharing, which offers features such as
dynamic data masking, tokenization, and role-based access controls
to manage external data sharing securely and effectively.
Healthcare providers encounter many challenges when integrating
legacy systems with new digital health technologies. Persistent
obstacles include:
- Difficulty finding skilled talent to implement, maintain, and
train employees on new digital health technologies.
- Ensuring seamless integration among legacy systems and new
digital platforms.
- Cybersecurity concerns spanning on-premise and digital
technologies and mitigating potential threats during the
transition.
- Increased costs and budget adjustments associated with the
initial change and the transition from a CapEx to an OpEx
expenditure model due to cloud vendors' subscription-based
services.
Through a partnership with BlueCloud, healthcare customers
receive help along every phase of the cloud migration process, from
planning and building to implementation. And to ensure their
customers are working with the best technology for their
organizational needs, all of BlueCloud's technology partners are
HIPAA-, PII-, PHI-, and GDPR-certified, with most partners HITRUST
(Health Information Trust Alliance) compliant and certified.
Kerem Koca, CEO of BlueCloud,
explains, "Transitioning everything within your healthcare
organization from on-premise to the cloud can be daunting. Many are
unsure where to begin, what the landscape looks like, or how to
proceed. That's where partnering with an ally like BlueCloud comes
in. We guide you step by step, creating a modern architecture for
your organization that ensures compliance and a secure environment.
This not only elevates your brand within the community but also
enhances the care you provide. That's our goal."
About BlueCloud
BlueCloud is not just another entity in the cloud computing space;
it stands as a trailblazer in the digital transformation
revolution. Positioned as architects of the future, BlueCloud leads
the way for enterprises seeking to thrive in the digital age with
its bold vision and unwavering commitment to innovation. The
company's comprehensive portfolio, encompassing avant-garde AI
services, data engineering solutions, and transformative digital
strategies, has propelled businesses into a new era, resulting in a
staggering 185% year-over-year revenue growth and securing a
valuation surpassing $100 million,
thanks to its partnership with Hudson Hill Capital. By serving
titans of various industries and forging collaborations with
technology behemoths like Snowflake and ThoughtSpot, BlueCloud has
demonstrated its prowess in navigating the intricacies of the
digital domain. More than merely transforming businesses, BlueCloud
is on a mission to reshape the digital landscape itself, one
innovative cloud solution at a time. Visit
http://www.blue.cloud.
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1. Life Expectancy in the USA,
1900-98, u.demog.berkeley.edu/~andrew/1918/figure2.html. Accessed
22 Apr. 2024.
2. "US Life Expectancy 1950-2024." MacroTrends,
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22 Apr. 2024.
3. Skyhigh Security. "Why Healthcare Organizations Are Slower to
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Oct. 2023,
skyhighsecurity.com/industry-perspectives/why-healthcare-organizations-are-slower-to-adopt-cloud-services.html#:~:text=The%20cloud%20services%20adoption%20rate,compared%20to%2025%25%20in%20healthcare.
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