“Big data” is no exaggeration when it comes to the medical field. According to Fortune Magazine, patients produce an average of 80 megabytes of data each year. Whether that’s in images, measurements, tests, or something else. This amounts to some 30% of the world’s data production. So where is all of this data going?

We’re analyzing this data to improve patient health and lower costs. For example, those who suffer from Type 1 diabetes are very familiar with the constant stress and anxiety of keeping their blood sugar in a healthy range. This load was extremely lightened when in 2015, a company called Dexcom released a continuous glucose monitor that connects to a patient’s smartphone. The monitor wirelessly checks the user’s glucose level every 5 minutes and alerts them when it gets to be too high or low.

Technology like this empowers patients by giving them ownership over their medical data. By putting patient’s in control of their own information, they’re better equipped and more inclined to manage their own wellbeing.

Digital health tools have started a revolutionary shift in the medical industry, but because of this, it’s imperative that healthcare facilities have expandable, cost-efficient, and safe storage solutions in place. That’s where the Cloud comes into play. It’s because of the Cloud that organizations are finally able to make sense of this data. With the increased dependence on EHR systems, the Cloud protects companies by having a resilient backup and recovery system in place.

Cloud services that meet the rules and regulations of your company will serve to enhance the experience of your providers and patients alike.

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