cloud computing and byod: benefits and challenges in modern healthcare
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Cloud Computing And BYOD: Benefits And Challenges In
Modern Healthcare USMAN MAARUF YAKUBU
MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY [email protected]
Agenda
Introduction Aim and Objectives Literature Research Methodology Results . Conclusion.
Introduction
Many countries are working towards the adoption of electronic medical records for improving healthcare (Terry, 2012).
Healthcare is plagued with stretched budgets (Vmware, 2013).
Global GDP spending on healthcare close to 8% in some countries in the last decade (OECD, 2011).
mHealth predicted to be worth $26 billion by 2017 with healthcare providers and patients embracing mobile devices (Jahns, 2013).
Introduction
Patients
Medical
Devices
Staff
HIS/EMR
Evolution
Telemedicine
Aim and Objectives
The aim of the research is to critically evaluate the challenges to cloud computing and BYOD in the U.A.E healthcare industry and propose solutions to these challenges. The objectives of the research include:
1. How can cloud computing and BYOD benefit healthcare.
2. Investigate the challenges raised by new technologies of BYOD and cloud computing.
3. Propose solutions to identified challenges based on the research and literature.
Literature Review: Benefits of Cloud Computing
CLOUD
Secure storage & sharing
Lowering the cost for EMR
CAPEX AND OPEX
savingsGreen
Computing
Business agility
Literature Review: Benefits of BYOD
BYOD
Improve efficiency
Flexibility
Convenience Quick
accessCAPEX &
OPEX savings
Literature ReviewChallenges of Cloud Computing and BYOD
Cloud computing challenges
Security & privacy concerns
Regulation
Lack of awarenessMigration and
interoperabilityBandwidth demands
Data lock in
Literature ReviewChallenges of BYOD
BYOD Challenges
Security risks
Data theft
Malware infection
Lack of awareness
Research Methodology
The research gathered qualitative data with interviews from professionals in healthcare Industry to capture the benefits, challenges and proposed solutions.Participants from
Healthcare AuthoritiesHealthcare Equipment vendorHealthcare Network Designer
Data from the research was validated against current literature.
Analysis for trends, similarities and differences were made.
Discussion and conclusion were made from the data.
Results from the Data:Benefits of Cloud Computing
S/nBenefits of cloud computing Institution
A B C D E
1 Speed of deployment and access to information X X X X
2 Secure and Reliable with Redundancy and Multiple Paths
X X X X X
3 CAPEX and OPEX savings X X X X
4 Flexibility to scale up of down X
5 Changes are easier to implement X X
6 Creation of new business models and workflows X X
7 Real time analytics and reporting at data centers. X
Results from the Data:Challenges of Cloud Computing
S/n Challenge of cloud computing Institution
A B C D E
1 Security and Privacy Concerns and Issues X X X X
2 Regulation X X X
3 Connectivity X X
4 Migration between cloud providers X X X X
5 Multi Country Jurisdiction X
Proposed solutions to cloud Computing
S/n
Proposed Solutions to Cloud Computing Institution
A B C D E
1 Creation of local clouds or industry community cloud
X X X X
2 Closer relationship with telecoms service providers
X
3 New regulations (Cloud Vendors and
Regulators)
X
4 Regulations for interoperability and protection
of subscribers
X
Benefits of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
INSTITUTION
BENEFIT A B C D E
1 Savings on CAPEX, OPEX X X
2 Increase productivity. X
3 Flexible, convenient and user friendly X X X
4 Time savings from accessing information
faster and making decisions fasters
X
5 Monitoring of systems can be done remotely
increasing control over the infrastructure
X
Results:Challenges of BYOD
Challenges of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) INSTITUTION
A B C D E
1 Risk of malware infections X X X
2 Conflict between policies and device owner X
3 Issue of browser security X
4 Data theft X X
5 Unperformed upgrades and maintenance on
devices
X
6 Complicates network management X
7 Violations that may lead to fines X
Results:Proposed solutions for BYOD
Proposed solutions for Bring Your Own Device
(BYOD)
INSTITUTION
A B C D E
1 Develop policy for BYOD usage X X X
2 Employee Education and communication X X
3 Develop solutions that give limited access to
mobile devices
X
4 Logs can be made to keep track of what
content is downloaded.
X
5 List of recommended devices X
Conclusion
The main challenges of management in healthcare are: Costs, security, integration, diversity of applications and
complexity.
Cloud computing can help address the cost issue but suffers from security concerns, lack of regulations, awareness and standardization.
BYOD needs more awareness and also very much hindered by security concerns and additional costs of support for security software.
Greater collaboration between the stakeholders in the industry can go a long way in helping reduce challenges especially with cloud computing.
Limitations and Future Guidelines
Limitations: Recent implementation of EMR/HIS
The research also limited to the UAE
Research outcomes may be biased towards developed countries.
Laws preventing use of certain technologies
Future Guidelines: Future research for investigation of sources of breaches for
healthcare networks in order to help mitigate risks.
References
Clemm, A. 2007. Network management fundamentals. Indianapolis, IN: Cisco Press. p.10, 21
Dwivedi, A. et al., 2003. Towards a practical healthcare information security model for healthcare institutions. 4th International IEEE EMBS Special Topic Conference on Information Technology Applications in Biomedicine p.114-117
Jahns, R. (2013). “The market for mHealth app services will reach $26 billion by 2017”. [Accessed 17th March 17, 2013] Available: http://www.research2guidance.com/the-market-for-mhealth-app-services-will-reach-26-billion-by-2017/
OECD, 2011, Health expenditure, in OECD Factbook 2011-2012: Economic, Environmental and Social Statistics, OECD Publishing. Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/factbook-2011-112-en
Terry, K. (2012). EHR Adoption: U.S. Remains The Slow Poke, Information Week. Available: http://www.informationweek.com/healthcare/electronic-medical-records/ehr-adoption-us-remains-the-slow-poke/240142152. [Accessed 18th March 2013].
Vmware. 2013. Your cloud in Healthcare.Industry brief white paper. [ONLINE] Available at:http://www.govhealthit.com/sites/govhealthit.com/files/resource-media/pdf/VMware-Your-Cloud-in-Healthcare-Industry- Brief.pdf. [Accessed 08 July 13].