Medical providers are currently evaluating their office IT systems to determine if they can benefit from moving their data, web and e-mail servers into the cloud. Whether current systems are outdated or due to the EHR incentive program, providers of all sizes are looking for next generation, low cost technology solutions that will help simplify IT management.
Previous infrastructure upgrades have populated medical offices with in-house servers requiring a large upfront capital investment, maintenance and replacement contracts. These servers are resource heavy, meaning that they cost money to maintain. Additionally, in-house servers require physical and virtual security safeguards to protect patient's personal health information. Finally, the space required to house these servers often could be used as an extra exam room or a staff break room. The in-house server was an affordable model to many providers at the time of their previous tech upgrade however the costs associated with cloud hosted servers have fallen and it is a logical and secure alternative for those interested in breaking away from in-house IT.
The affordability, security, and accessibility of remote hosting is a reality that all medical providers can benefit from. The major difference between the hosted and in-house model is that with a hosted solution you no longer have the physical server in your office. The servers are located in a data center and all applicable information is encrypted and transmitted through the internet to your office computers.
All server maintenance and upgrades occur over the internet or physically at the data center and can be handled by your vendor. Most hosted server vendors offer a backup and archiving service for your data at low cost. Instead of using your office storage to archive paper records, digitally convert them and place on the hosted server for quick access and search.
The hosted server model is also scalable with your practice, providing growth opportunities without the need for upfront capital investment. The hosted server offers many benefits compared to the in-house server, but much of the total value is derived from relieving your practice of the IT maintenance and costs.
All server maintenance and upgrades occur over the internet or physically at the data center and can be handled by your vendor. Most hosted server vendors offer a backup and archiving service for your data at low cost. Instead of using your office storage to archive paper records, digitally convert them and place on the hosted server for quick access and search.
The hosted server model is also scalable with your practice, providing growth opportunities without the need for upfront capital investment. The hosted server offers many benefits compared to the in-house server, but much of the total value is derived from relieving your practice of the IT maintenance and costs.
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