Healthcare migration to the cloud is inevitable, driven by an irresistible mix of competitive realities and patient demand. As with any major change in business or technology, the pioneers tend to reap the benefits. As consumers become more tech-savvy, the demand for information at their fingertips also becomes more demanding. From a healthcare perspective, the move to cloud computing is taking over old-fashioned healthcare. Research has shown that cloud computing is not only good for businesses but also for the environment. By moving emails, patient records and applications to the cloud, the company will not only save money, but also move into the future. Health care providers' offices, insurance companies, and laboratories could all access patient records without the patient having to fill out the same forms multiple times, over and over again. The healthcare industry has access to a patient's personal health information, both electronically and on paper. , 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 essential to meeting these requirements and ensuring this protection. However, there are challenges and risks that need to be considered. Cloud computing can be defined as the use of computing resources without the expense of hardware and software. Cloud computing is becoming increasingly popular among large businesses as a way to use specific programs, applications, and even hardware over the Internet. "Software as a Service (SaaS) and Platform as ...... middle of paper ......They would also be able to respond more quickly to changes in laws, rules and regulations in health care and would be able to respond positively. With the Affordable Health Care Act taking effect this year, it puts the consumer in control of their health care options. Insurance companies and doctors must now comply with the mandates of this new law while continuing to provide the quality care that patients need and demand. Moving patient records to the cloud will help reduce costs for individual medical practices. Intense cost management pressures result from increasing demand for services as budgets shrink across the world. In the United States in particular, new health care reform is expected to add an increasing number of newly insured citizens to the health care system. This risks adding to the already high demand for services from the aging population..