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f you think that it's a big leap of faith to trust your surgical facility's critical
business systems to something as haphazard as the Internet, think again.
By relying on offsite computing
power and a constant high-speed
Internet connection, the cloud has
many advantages over a traditional, on-
premise model for running a surgical
business. Here are 5 ways that cloud-
based software can benefit your facility.
1. Efficiency. Improved cellular
and network access to the Internet at
all times, from all devices, has ushered
in a real change in the way people
work. Imagine being able to offer your
surgeons a high level of data security
while also allowing for remote access
to review and edit clinical data. The
cloud can mobilize your practice, but
keep everyone on the same page. Take
credentialing, for example. You can col-
C L O U D B A S E D S O F T W A R E
Making Sense of
Cloud Computing
The cloud can mobilize your facility, but keep
your surgeons and staff on the same page.
Abraham Whaley | Durham, N.C.
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