Making Hybrid Cloud Work in Healthcare: A DevOps Survival Guide
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.63282/3050-9416.IJAIBDCMS-V4I2P107Keywords:
Hybrid cloud, Healthcare, DevOps, Cloud computing, Data management, Data security, Operational efficiency, Patient outcomes, Regulatory compliance, HIPAA, Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Deployment (CD), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Automation, Cloud scalability, Legacy systems, Disaster recovery, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cybersecurity, Cloud adoption, Healthcare IT transformationAbstract
In the rapidly evolving healthcare sector, embracing hybrid cloud environments has become essential for organizations aiming to strike the right balance between innovation, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. "Making Hybrid Cloud Work in Healthcare: A DevOps Survival Guide" explores the challenges and best practices in navigating this complex landscape. Hybrid cloud allows healthcare institutions to leverage private and public cloud infrastructures, ensuring critical patient data remains secure while optimizing workflows and reducing costs. However, this flexibility introduces new hurdles, especially regarding security, scalability, and integration. DevOps teams are at the forefront of this transition, creating seamless, automated, and secure environments that align with strict healthcare regulations like HIPAA. This guide delves into strategies for overcoming these challenges, including integrating legacy systems with modern cloud solutions, automating deployment pipelines, and managing multi-cloud environments. It highlights the importance of collaboration between developers, operations, and security teams to build resilient, compliant infrastructure. Furthermore, it addresses the cultural shift needed within healthcare organizations, where traditionally siloed teams must now work cohesively to adopt cloud-native technologies. The guide provides actionable insights on creating robust monitoring systems, optimizing cloud resources, and enhancing patient care delivery through technology while maintaining the necessary compliance. By aligning DevOps principles with the healthcare industry's unique needs, this guide empowers IT teams to confidently and effectively embrace hybrid cloud solutions, ensuring that the technology supports current and future healthcare demands
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