Achieving HIPAA compliance is a journey, not a destination. The regulatory landscape is constantly changing, resources are stretched beyond capacity, disparate systems make it difficult to assess and remediate gaps, and the sophistication of cybercriminals is accelerating faster than most healthcare organizations can implement new security measures. Recent advancements in healthcare cloud computing now provide a realistic alternative for solving many of these issues. From safeguarding PHI and improving the performance of IT infrastructures to gaining much needed IT agility and eliminating expensive capital expenditures savvy healthcare organizations are realizing the benefits of adopting cloud computing. However, not all cloud computing platforms are built the same. There are key differences between working with a healthcare specific cloud service provider and a generalist cloud service provider. Understanding these differences and how they mitigate your risk is essential to realizing the benefits of cloud computing while safeguarding your PHI. Request Free! |