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Health IT: Comparing Cloud Computing and Desktop Applications
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Discusses the pros and cons of using cloud computing and desktop applications for managing personal health informationI'm debating a cloud-computing expert about the use of the cloud for health IT. The debate focuses on issues of cost, security, complexity.
He started the discussion with this comment:
"Health care IT is moving from desktop application to complex multi-faceted Enterprise systems. The OS, wireless devices, and databases are much more sophisticated than even a few years ago. Enterprise security takes a skill set that is not readily available in much of the health care industry. Staff HIT most likely will not have the expertise to harden these systems. The needed skills very with system(s) and network. As the HIE rolls out, security will become more complex. But in saying that, many non technical requirement can be covered today with written policies and enforcement."
I replied: "Better yet ... Stick with desktop applications that exchange patient data via secure email using innovative decentralized peer-to-peer cyberarchitectures. See, for example, http://curinghealthcare.blogspot.com/2009/09/novel-way-to-exchange-patient-health.html"
And he responded:
Stephen, Interesting but I see desktop apps such as Microsoft Excel are giving way to Cloud computing. Desktops app no longer make financial sense from a maintenance standpoint.
A federated system is a great way to exchange data but we will have to see what HITSP, (for one) comes up with.
See this link for the rest of our conversation.
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Dr. Steve Beller is a clinical psychologist, author, consultant, researcher, software inventor, and CEO/President of National Health Data Systems. His life goal is to work with others to help re-direct the course of humankind, so we don't have to be ashamed of the world we’re leaving our children.
Toward that end, Dr. Beller spent the past 25 years in creative pursuits, including inventing unique software systems, writing about the healthcare crisis and cures, and developing close personal and professional bonds with fine individuals across the globe.
Dr. Beller's current activities are devoted to (a) consumer empowerment through comprehensive mind-body-environment health assessments yielding deep understanding, “information therapy” supporting self-maintenance and knowledgeable decision-making, and guidance from collaboration with health professionals & peers; (b) continuous improvement of sick-care and well-care safety, effectiveness and efficiency through use of evolving evidence-based guidelines; (c) international efforts to improve the health and well-being of the elderly and impoverished; (d) establishment of cost-effective information exchange architectures using next-generation technologies; and (e) supporting first responders and trauma department staff in pandemics, disasters and terrorist attacks.
For more, please see his extended bio here.
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Dr. Steve Beller is a clinical psychologist, author, consultant, researcher, software inventor, and CEO/President of National Health Data Systems. His life goal is to work with others to help re-direct the course of humankind, so we don't have to be ashamed of the world we’re leaving our children.
Toward that end, Dr. Beller spent the past 25 years in creative pursuits, including inventing unique software systems, writing about the healthcare crisis and cures, and developing close personal and professional bonds with fine individuals across the globe.
Dr. Beller's current activities are devoted to (a) consumer empowerment through comprehensive mind-body-environment health assessments yielding deep understanding, “information therapy” supporting self-maintenance and knowledgeable decision-making, and guidance from collaboration with health professionals & peers; (b) continuous improvement of sick-care and well-care safety, effectiveness and efficiency through use of evolving evidence-based guidelines; (c) international efforts to improve the health and well-being of the elderly and impoverished; (d) establishment of cost-effective information exchange architectures using next-generation technologies; and (e) supporting first responders and trauma department staff in pandemics, disasters and terrorist attacks.
For more, please see his extended bio here.
