Legitimate concerns about data security in the cloud, trusting a third-party with confidential patient healthcare information and potential disastrous consequences of a data breach have held back many healthcare organizations from moving their ePHI to the cloud. The HIPAA Final “Omnibus Ruling” promises to alleviate these concerns and spur the adoption of cloud computing in the healthcare sector.According to Final Rule, cloud service providers, other third-party business associates and their contractors are directly liable for a data breach. Healthcare organizations can now reap the benefits of the cloud by only working with those cloud service vendors who have implemented appropriate technology, policies and procedures to secure ePHI and are willing to sign a business associate agreement. This presentation highlights six ways in which cloud computing can make your healthcare organization more efficient.

1. 6 ways cloud computing can make your
healthcare organization more efficient
Sameer Sule
Healthcare Technology Consultant
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2. Before you leap to the cloud…
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3. IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER
Patient Data Security is Critical
Maintain HIPAA Compliance
Sign a Business Associate Agreement
with the Cloud Service Provider(CSP)
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4. Just because you are using a Cloud
Service Provider (CSP)…..
Doesn’t free you from your data security
responsibilities
You need to make sure that the CSP is HIPAA
compliant
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5. 6 ways CLOUD can make your
healthcare organization more efficient
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6. 1. Protect data and reduce business
downtime
• Cloud based Backup and Disaster Recovery solutions let
you access critical applications and data in case of
emergency( ie. local server goes down)
Get the peace of mind knowing that your
data is secure and available at all times
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7. 2. Communicate effectively
• Cloud based email, productivity and unified
communication solutions improve real time collaboration
and increase workflow efficiency
eg. Office 365, Google Apps, Microsoft Lync
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8. 3. Reduce patient no-shows
Cloud based Automated Reminder systems
• Schedule automatic confirmation reminders via email a
week before the appointment
• Reduce percentage of no-shows or cancellations by
20-25%
• Rebook cancelled appointment slots and prevent
substantial revenue loss (~ $100,000 per year)
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9. 4. Convenient access to documents
from any device
• Online File sharing services like Google Drive, Microsoft
OneDrive, Box and others let you access your documents
from any device including your PC, laptop, tablet and
smartphone whenever you need them via the internet
• The documents are synced across all your devices. You
are no longer tied to one computer
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10. 5. Secure messaging between health
care staff
• Secure messaging solutions provide a quick, convenient
way for clinicians to communicate confidential patient
information safely and make effective decisions
Save time and improve quality of care
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11. 6. Protect data on mobile devices
Mobile Device Management
• Cloud based services can locate, remotely lock or erase
confidential data on your mobile device if it is lost or
stolen
• Secure and manage all mobile devices from a central
location
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12. THANK YOU
Sameer Sule
Healthcare Technology Consultant / Speaker
Author: Protecting Electronic Health Information: A Practical Approach
to Patient Data Security in Your Healthcare Practice
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Blog: http://www.kinarainsights.com/blog.html
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