Move Your Legacy EMR To The Cloud Now!

The healthcare industry has long been a slow adopter in the evolving digital landscape and all of its counterparts. In contrast, patients across the globe are leaning more and more heavily on technology in every aspect of their lives. As such, the need for quick adoption has never been more critical for healthcare organizations of all sizes. With medical devices and healthcare information consistently moving further along the digital path, practices are tasked with the challenge of reevaluating where their electronic medical records (EMR) should be living…and the answer is up in the clouds.

Far too many healthcare organizations are stuck in legacy non-cloud based EMR systems and this will present a massive problem in the very near future. The medical world is changing and those practices not willing to jump on the digital movement will find themselves at a massive disadvantage.

Risks of Non-Cloud Based EMRs

Moving to cloud-based EMR means that healthcare providers can focus on what they do best, providing quality care to their patients. Unfortunately, hesitation towards cloud-based EMR platforms has resulted in significant losses for many practices. Some of the most notable issues with legacy non-cloud based EMR systems are as follows:

• Out-dated system that cannot be easily accessed
• Costly Hardware/Infrastructure maintenance and support
• Lost profits while paying IT staff or company to manage server or infrastructure
• No suitable backup solution or failover redundancy
• Risk of being down for several days or more if crash occurs
• Licensing and annual support costs for software (old pricing model vs SAAS pay as you go)
• Difficult to access remotely
• Forced to use VPN or Secure RDP, which requires setup and hardware vs 100% web-based
• No mobile apps
• The younger patient population expects the latest technology, like mobile apps and access
• Lack of integration
• Desktop systems are harder (and sometimes impossible) to integrate with other systems
• Single point of failure
• If something happens in the office that prevents the server from being accessed or damages it they are down

The level of risk associated with running a non-web based EMR system cannot be understated. Moving to the cloud means gaining a new sense of security, efficiency, and privacy for any sized medical practice. The reality is that medical data is growing rapidly and shows no signs of decelerating.

Benefits of Cloud-Based EMR Systems

As healthcare providers continue to collect, store, and share data, the necessity for a cloud-based EMR system is imperative. And as digital-savvy patients continue to rely heavily and exclusively on accessible, secure technology, the necessity for a cloud-based EMR system becomes indispensable. Some of the most notable advantages of cloud based EMR systems are as follows:

• Save money by reducing IT and capital expenses
• Easy, fast data access for clinicians, from any location via remote access
• Remain HIPAA compliant
• Increased data reliability and performance
• Superior data back and disaster recovery
• Protect PHI
• Easily manage patient data
• Ability to focus solely on patient care
• Increased storage capacity
• Scalable platform for data analysis
• Easily integrate with other systems

From secure, accessible data to practice profitability and from regulatory compliance to PHI protection, cloud-based EMR system solutions are paving the way for patient experiences that are not only superior, but will come to be expected from all healthcare companies.

Leveraging Cloud Services Technology for Quality Care

Navigating the EMR cloud migration process may seem daunting, but with the right EMR data migration partner, the process can be pain-free, reliable, and secure. MDH Insight is proud to be your trusted partner for EMR data migrations. It’s time to join the digital movement of healthcare organizations across the globe shifting to cloud-based solutions. MDH Insight is steadfast in fulfilling our brand promise: We Deliver.

Contact our office today to learn more about our services or get started today with a free EMR system assessment!