Developing a common cloud platform to manage Ghana’s healthcare system. Case study: Ghana Health Service (GHS)

Isaac Akuamoah-Boateng Adueni, James Ben Hayfron-Acquah, Joseph Kobina Panford

Abstract


Cloud computing integration into healthcare services can bring about significant benefits economically, and increase the formation and effective organization of integrated healthcare delivery systems. The second section contains data from different sources, takes a gander at cloud applications in healthcare from the perspective of governmental offices, researchers and computer specialists. This work sorts to create a common cloud platform that can be used to manage Ghana’s healthcare delivery system. The application of innovative information technology driven services in healthcare systems has the potential to enhance operational efficiency, provide collaboration and improve patient outcomes. Available information indicates that healthcare services are in dire need of attention with respect to providing efficient, cost effective and timely delivery of healthcare services. It details different shades of opinion, experience, applicability the development, use and integration of cloud technology into healthcare systems.

Keywords


Cloud Computing, Healthcare delivery, Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service, Common Cloud Infrastructure

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.22385/jctecs.v4i0.25