Cloud computing in healthcare: A comprehensive review of data storage and analysis solutions

Cloud computing is revolutionizing the healthcare industry by offering scalable, flexible, and cost-effective solutions for data storage, analysis, and access to healthcare services. This comprehensive review explores the role, benefits, challenges, and future directions of cloud computing in healthcare. It highlights how cloud computing enhances data management and interoperability, facilitates telemedicine, ensures cost-effectiveness, and supports research and development. Despite the benefits, challenges such as data security, regulatory compliance, and system reliability must be addressed to fully leverage cloud computing's potential. Integrating emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and IoT with cloud computing holds promise for further advancements in healthcare. Cloud computing will significantly impact healthcare delivery, enabling more personalized, efficient, and global healthcare solutions.