Cloud consulting for healthcare organizations
Healthcare cloud transformation requires partners who understand both the technology and the regulatory landscape. HIPAA compliance, PHI protection, EHR integration (Epic, Cerner, Meditech), and clinical data interoperability (HL7 FHIR) are non-negotiable requirements that general cloud consultants often lack.
The firms below have demonstrated healthcare-specific expertise through documented projects, relevant certifications (HITRUST, SOC 2 Type II), and industry references. They understand the unique challenges of healthcare cloud — from clinical data lakes to medical device IoT to patient-facing applications.
What makes a cloud consulting firm 'healthcare-ready'? +
Key requirements: HIPAA compliance expertise (BAA experience, PHI handling), healthcare data standards (HL7 FHIR, DICOM), EHR integration experience (Epic, Cerner), and relevant security certifications (HITRUST, SOC 2 Type II). Ask for healthcare-specific case studies and references from similar organizations.
How much does healthcare cloud consulting cost? +
Healthcare projects typically cost 20-40% more than general cloud consulting due to compliance requirements. Typical costs: HIPAA cloud architecture assessment $50K-$100K, clinical data platform $500K-$2M, EHR cloud migration $1M-$5M+, medical device IoT platform $300K-$1M.
Which cloud platform is best for healthcare? +
All three major clouds have strong healthcare offerings. AWS: Most HIPAA-eligible services, strong in genomics (AWS HealthOmics). Azure: Best Microsoft/Epic integration, Azure Health Data Services. GCP: Strong in analytics and ML for clinical research. Choice often depends on existing EHR vendor relationships.
How do I ensure HIPAA compliance in the cloud? +
Requirements: Sign BAAs with cloud provider and consulting partner, encrypt PHI at rest and in transit, implement access controls and audit logging, conduct regular risk assessments, and maintain documentation. A qualified healthcare cloud consultant handles this systematically — don't attempt it without expertise.