title: Cloud computing and patient engagement: leveraging available technology.
abstract: Cloud computing technology has the potential to transform medical practices and improve patient engagement and quality of care. However, issues such as privacy and security and "fit" can make incorporation of the cloud an intimidating decision for many physicians. This article summarizes the four most common types of clouds and discusses their ideal uses, how they engage patients, and how they improve the quality of care offered. This technology also can be used to meet Meaningful Use requirements 1 and 2; and, if speculation is correct, the cloud will provide the necessary support needed for Meaningful Use 3 as well.
authors: Alice
authors: A
authors: Noblin
authors: Kendall
authors: K
authors: Cortelyou-Ward
authors: Rosa M
authors: RM
authors: Servan
mesh_terms: D022126:Access to Information; D016494:Computer Security; D003219:Confidentiality; D020408:Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; D006801:Humans; D016247:Information Storage and Retrieval / Q000379:methods*; D020407:Internet; D062527:Meaningful Use; D011216:Practice Management, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration*; D058996:Quality Improvement; D014481:United States