Cloud Solutions for My Health Record Project

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System Analysis and Design
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June 11, 2023

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Introduction
Cloud computing defines a dynamic platform that is able to configure, manage and
deploy information technology solutions in the digital environment. Unlike the conventional
approach of IT services, the end user does not invest in physical devices rather on access
mediums such as computers and mobile phones. Through these devices, the subscriber remotely
accesses their resources as provided by the service provider. It is through this procedure that the
costs of operations are lowered while engaging in multiple functional activities. Furthermore, the
management of solutions is done by a third party member, an outcome that minimizes the roles
of the user who is now only left with the front end practices. Similar objectives are envisioned by
the Commonwealth project, where through leased resources the My Health Record project will
be deployed online. Now, a seamless integration is needed to facilitate this process as multiple
requirements from the variety of data to the number of users will be considered. As such, this
report analyses cloud solutions and their correlation with system development.
Vendor Solutions
Information systems serve three main data functions; collection, processing, and storage.
Through these operations organizations gain the necessary information to manage their activities
across different departments or sectors. The project at hand will follow a similar outline and
although these functions are common, their respective features are determined by the vendors.
Phillips – The systems developed by this vendor are based on a multiple knowledge
sharing platforms, a key feature of medical systems. Therefore, as a system’s service provider
Phillips offers the following feature.
Key features:

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 Report enhancements – facilitated by timely scheduling and billing functionalities, the
programs developed avail various templates for reporting processed data which is key to
managing patient’s records.
 Statistical reporting – data primarily statistical information is presented to the end users
using visual aids for easy readability and understanding.
 Milestone tracking – to account for the progress in medical treatment, the systems can
monitor changes in records or images such as radiology reports.
 Peer review – through system collaboration, the subscribers can provide feedback to their
colleagues' works thus enhance the overall functionality of the industry.
 Data mining and dashboards – this feature enhances the data processing procedures as
raw data is analyzed based on the concepts of business intelligence boosting the quality
of results.
 Daily support – in line with the company’s commitment to offering consistent services,
system experts provide daily support to guarantee performance (ITN, 2008).
Microsoft Azure – geared towards developing cloud-based solutions, this vendor can
adequately offer both the hosting and implementation services for the My Health Record project.
Its features are as follows.
Key Features:
 Data classification – it offers policies that help subscribers classify data labels based on
their sensitivity which in this case would automate the system’s functions.
 Visibility and control – activities across shared platforms can be tracked to monitor the
users thus ascertain the application’s security.

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 Shared environment – as its services are based on the cloud, coworkers can collaborate
effectively.
 Deployment flexibility – facilitated by the Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) and Hold Your
Own Key (HYOK), the deployment as well as encryption process are determined by the
subscriber.
 Multifactor authentication – security is guaranteed as access is based on multiple factors
such as the combination of passwords and biometric scans.
 Active directory – users have the capability to synch online resources with on-premise
directories which enhances system functionalities as they have access to an extensive
database (Azure, 2018).
MEDITECH – specializing in the development of EHR (Electronic Health Records),
MEDITECH provides web-based systems that manage data in the virtual landscape. It thus has
the following features.
Key Features:
 Consolidation of patient’s records – all EMR software are designed with a centralized
structure where any authorized personnel can access resources simultaneously to improve
care.
 Security – Role-based access, control, and restriction are used to maintain the
confidentiality of data, a process that facilitates systems’ security.
 Reporting tools – A robust feature that presents patient’s records in trending formats such
as those of graphs, picture and flow sheets.