Healthcare's migration to the cloud is inevitable, driven by a compelling mix of competitive realities and patient demand. As with any major change in business or technology, those who move first tend to reap the benefits. As consumers are becoming more tech-savvy, the demand for information at their fingertips is also becoming more demanding. The shift to cloud computing from a healthcare perspective is taking precedence over the old healthcare system. Research has shown that cloud computing is not only good for businesses but also for the environment. By moving your email, patient records, and applications to the cloud, you will not only save your company money, but you will also move forward into the future. Health care providers' offices, insurance companies, and laboratories would all be able to access patient records without the patient having to fill out the same forms over and over again. The healthcare industry has access to patient personal health information, in electronic and paper formats. and is responsible for protecting this information. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) establishes requirements for the healthcare industry. Establishing and implementing an effective information security plan is critical to meeting these requirements and ensuring this protection. However, there are challenges and risks that need to be addressed. Cloud computing can be defined as the use of computing resources without the expense of hardware and software. Cloud computing is becoming increasingly popular in large businesses as a way to gain use of specific programs, applications, and even hardware over the Internet. “Software as a Service (SaaS) and platform as… in the middle of paper ......They would also be able to respond more quickly to changes in healthcare laws, rules and regulations and would be able to react positively With the Affordable Healthcare Act taking effect this year, it is putting the consumer in control of their healthcare options. Insurance companies and doctors must now meet the mandates of this new law and continue to provide care quality that patients need and demand. Moving patient records to the cloud will help reduce costs for individual practices. Intense cost management pressures arise from growing demand for services as budgets shrink across the world. In the United States in particular, upcoming healthcare reform is expected to add an increasing number of newly insured citizens to the healthcare system. This will likely add to the already high demand for services from the aging population.