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Looking at the Pros/Cons of a Cloud Service Provider for Medical Practices By RON FRECHETTE
The demand for healthcare practices to adopt cloud computing solutions has become extremely popular, almost to the point of necessity for building a profitable practice and providing optimal patient care. This cloud adoption phenomenon in the healthcare industry will only continue to grow as we journey further into the Digital Age. There are many benefits to be gained by transitioning to the
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cloud. There are also several security and compliance risks to consider. Starting with a high-level overview of the benefits and risks of cloud computing, followed by looking at a security and compliance checklist will help determine if cloud service providers are right for your practice.
a shared pool of configurable computing resources such as, networks, servers, storage, applications, and services that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction.
CLOUD COMPUTING DEFINED
ADVANTAGES OF CLOUDCOMPUTING
Cloud computing is a model for enabling on-demand network access to
• Cost – the most significant benefit
to cloud computing is IT cost savings. Healthcare practices can eliminate in-house client server storage and application requirements. This also eliminates associated costs such as power, air conditioning and administration. • Accessibility – cloud computing allows healthcare providers access to (CONTINUED ON PAGE 6)
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Chris Cosby, CEO Poinciana Medical Center Chris Cosby recently took the helm of Poinciana Medical Center, a 76-bed facility serving the communities of Osceola and Polk counties as part of HCA’s North Florida Division. Cosby brings with him more than 14 years of experience in healthcare management, having previously worked for five years as chief operating officer at HCA’s Doctor’s Hospital in Augusta, Ga. He holds a bachelor’s degree in health administration from Auburn University, a master’s degree in health administration and an MBA from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. In his off time, he loves challenging himself physically – having competed in countless
triathlons and even half Ironman and full Ironman races. He lives in Celebration with his wife and two young children, and since moving here, he’s visited Disney World “more times than I ever thought I’d go.” We talked with Cosby about his leadership style, his vision for Poinciana Medical Center and what changes we can expect in the near future:
Q: What drew you into the field of
hospital management? My mother was an administrator for a healthcare company, and my father runs his own business. Watching those two got
me interested in what they do. I wanted a career where I could influence the health of a community and actually help people.
Q: What makes a good leader?
What’s your own personal management style? A good leader is a servant leader, not someone caught up in titles or resumes. As far as my style, I want everyone around me to be successful. If they are, then I will be successful. Part of making that happen includes recognizing that although our team comes (CONTINUED ON PAGE 7)
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