The document provides statistics about cloud computing usage in the healthcare industry. It states that 83% of healthcare IT executives currently use cloud services. 92% of healthcare providers see value in cloud services. The healthcare cloud market is projected to reach $5.4 billion by 2017. Key uses of cloud services in healthcare include hosting clinical apps and data (43.6%) and using SaaS applications (66.9%). Cost savings compared to traditional IT is a major driver for adopting cloud solutions according to 55.7% of respondents.

1. CLOUD
COMPUTING
STATS
CLOUD FOR HEALTHCARE

2. Here are some statistics about
how cloud is affecting healthcare
today.
Security concerns are especially prevalent in the
healthcare industry, and understandably so, due
to its sensitive, private patient data. In the past,
the industry has let innovation pass it by due to
these worries, but today, the cloud is ready! As
cloud security strengthens, healthcare can finally
take advantage of the efficiency and cost savings
of the cloud.

3. 83%of IT executives in
healthcare provider
organizations
report they are
using cloud
services today.

4. 92%
percentof healthcare providers now and in the
future see the value of cloud services.

5. $5.4
By 2017, the healthcare
cloud market will reach
billion

6. 84%of medical
practitioners rely
on smartphones
for quick research
while working.

7. 53%of healthcare employees use
three or more devices for work.

8. 66.9%
SaaS-based
applications
are the most
popular, at

9. 43.6%
Hosting of clinical apps and data
is the most common use
of cloud-based apps, at

10. 39%of physicians are corresponding with patients
via IM, email and other messaging platforms.

11. 55.7%say the top reason for
adopting a cloud solution
is less cost than current
IT maintenance.

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