2020 State HIT Connect

After years of skepticism, institutions are starting to get serious about using the cloud as more cities, states, and federal agencies adopt cloud technologies. The debate has shifted from “Is the cloud secure?” to “How do we maximize the value of cloud for our health and human services programs?” The primary benefits for cloud adoption in the public sector are not unique to Medicaid. They include lower costs, more flexibility, less vendor lock, access to a broad suite of cloud products and services, and more. However, ensuring the success of cloud migrations or implementations is not simple.

Join this session to find out the key learnings from one state’s experience while performing a proof-of-concept for cloud migrations. Discover best practices from both an operational and technical perspective. Understand how to ensure the viability of the cloud-based solution and the architecture necessary to support the platform scalability and availability requirements. You will also learn more about what’s needed to unlock value from the cloud, including standards, governance, talent and capabilities, organizational setup, operating model, vendor management, and security.