Cloud Technology in Healthcare: Opportunities...

Cloud Technology in Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges

Author Name : Himanshu Chaturvedi, Ajita Pathak, Syed Abbas Wajahat Rizvi

ABSTRACT Cloud computing is rapidly changing the face of healthcare, allowing medical professionals and organizations to handle data with increased flexibility and efficiency. From improving the management of patient records to opening new horizons in telemedicine and big data analysis, cloud platforms are bringing healthcare closer to patients and making collaboration easier than ever. Yet, embracing cloud technology is not without its hurdles. Concerns over patient privacy, complex legal demands, issues with merging old and new systems, and costs can all slow progress. This paper explores how healthcare is making use of the cloud today, the stumbling blocks faced along the way, and practical steps to ensure this digital journey is both secure and successful.