{"id":9080,"date":"2021-08-17T19:00:46","date_gmt":"2021-08-17T19:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oxfordcorp.com\/migrating-epic-systems-to-aws-what-is-it-and-is-it-right-for-my-business\/"},"modified":"2023-10-24T09:47:15","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T09:47:15","slug":"migrating-epic-systems-to-aws-what-is-it-and-is-it-right-for-my-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oxfordcorp.com\/en\/insights\/blog\/migrating-epic-systems-to-aws-what-is-it-and-is-it-right-for-my-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Migrating Epic Systems to AWS: What Is It and Is It Right for My Business?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many industries have benefited from adopting new technologies, and the field of healthcare is no exception. The healthcare industry has witnessed change and welcomed the adoption of advancements over time; from the evolution of medical records in the 1920s to electronic medical records in the 1960s and the signing of HITECH in 2009.1<\/sup><\/p>\n

Today, health information technology is seeing incredible growth with automated administration, connected devices, an increased focus on customer satisfaction, and migration to the cloud.1<\/sup> While some organizations may be slower to adapt than others, by 2025, the healthcare information technology market will reach $441 billion.2<\/sup> This is a marked increase from 2019, when the market value was $163 billion. Healthcare organizations must get on board with these technological advancements to remain competitive.<\/p>\n

The clinician-patient relationship is unique, as it is deeply personal, rooted in respect, and highly confidential. However, it also creates an opportunity for technology to sit at the table. After all, what clinician wouldn’t want to protect their patient relationship while simultaneously making tasks simpler and improving patient experience?<\/p>\n

Here enters the opportunity to adopt the cloud. Adopting the cloud should no longer be viewed as a risk; it should be embraced and seen as a welcome change to help modernize organizations.<\/p>\n

As of 2020, 81% of organizations had at least one application running in the cloud, and 93% of businesses had a multi-cloud strategy.3<\/sup> Those numbers may seem intimidating for an organization early in the consideration process. Still, they are a testament that other organizations are experiencing the benefits.<\/p>\n

Amazon Web Services for Healthcare<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Amazon Web Services (AWS)\u2122 is the cloud platform and services created by Amazon.com Inc. It is considered the front runner of cloud computing platforms<\/a>.4<\/sup> AWS hosts millions of customers from fast-growing startup companies to large enterprises and even some government agencies. Some names that might ring a bell include Intuit\u00ae<\/sup>, Coca-Cola\u00ae<\/sup>, Philips, Nationwide Children’s Hospital\u2122, and Thermo Fisher Scientific\u2122.5 <\/sup><\/p>\n

So, what is AWS, exactly? The Amazon cloud provides an array of services like database storage, content delivery, and networking. Organizations could migrate virtually any workload to the cloud. Throughout that journey, your business can lean on the trusted experts at Amazon to ensure a successful implementation.<\/p>\n

What Is Epic on AWS?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Epic Systems Corporation, or Epic, is a healthcare software company that acts as an electronic medical record system. It is the number one comprehensive software suite in KLAS Research. The software has been implemented across hospitals, rehab centers, independent practices, dental clinics, and similar organizations. Patients may recognize the term “MyChart<\/a>,<\/u>” powered by Epic, used to access their health information like appointments, medications, and medical bills all in one location.<\/p>\n

Epic on AWS simply means that the Epic software your organization is currently utilizing is hosted on a cloud server owned by Amazon. It is backed by the secure Amazon infrastructure, has a robust suite of tools, and includes over 130 HIPAA-eligible services and certifications.6<\/sup> Specifically, migrating Epic workloads to the cloud allows your organization to save time and refocus on improving patient care, quality, and outcomes.<\/p>\n

Why Migrate to the AWS Cloud?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There are many benefits customers have seen by migrating to AWS. Some of the values include:<\/p>\n