Embracing and Prioritizing Cloud-Based Care in Rural Communities

The following is a guest article by Nathan Shepard, SVP of Product at Azalea Health As rural providers look to replace legacy solutions, they’re confronted with several critical decision points. One of the most pressing questions that has far-reaching ramifications is whether they should opt for an on-premises or cloud-based solution. While many providers see the benefits and name recognition of on-premises solutions and view a cloud-first system as less mature, eliminating the need for an on-premises system reduces the worries inherently tied to on-site solutions. No matter what an organization selects, buyers yearn for — and deserve — the benefits of the latest enterprise-level solutions. They know that modern platforms will improve their internal operations, help increase revenue collection, and improve the patient experience. But just like comparing different types of aircraft, the options for EHR solutions are widely separated in terms of complexity. Both a Cessna and an F-16 are excellent aircraft for their intended purposes, but they’re not in the same class in terms of simplicity and intuitive usability or on the same scale in terms of cost. While limited broadband internet access is a challenge many rural providers face, additional federal investments in broadband access will help close the digital divide and allow providers to see more patients accessing health services via telehealth and patient portals. However, providers cannot always afford to wait for t...
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