Planning for Data Backup, Recovery in Health IT Infrastructure

Healthcare data backup and data recovery are critical components of every health IT infrastructure. The inability to access data is a serious issue in healthcare. Organizations constantly face the possibility of data breaches, ransomware attacks, and natural disasters that can make it impossible for clinicians to access the data they need to treat patients. It’s not a question of if a data recovery solution will be needed, but when that need will arise. A solid remote data backup, a well-executed data recovery solution, and a thorough contingency plan in the event of a cyberattack or natural disaster can mean the difference between a major crippling event and dodging a potential disaster