Migrating HealthEdge® Solutions to the Cloud with Amazon Web Services
At HealthEdge®, we are undertaking a structured migration of our systems to Amazon Web Services (AWS). This move reflects the ongoing evolution in healthcare, driven by the need for greater efficiency, stronger security, and continual innovation.
Our migration to the AWS cloud is deliberate and highly methodical. We’re prioritizing detailed planning, thorough testing, and consistent communication. The aim is to ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption, so our customers’ workflows and daily operations continue without interruption.
Why is HealthEdge Migrating its Solutions to the Cloud?
Our decision to migrate all HealthEdge solutions to the cloud is grounded in careful research and industry best practices. Potential benefits to customers include:
Improved Operational Efficiency: Cloud infrastructure lets us automate formerly manual and time-intensive processes, resulting in faster updates, reduced downtime, and more reliable performance for health plans.
Enhanced Risk Management and Compliance: AWS provides robust security and compliance features, ensuring customer data stays protected and audit-ready.
Increased Agility and Innovation: The cloud enables us to scale resources on demand, speeding up testing, development, and deployment of new features for more rapid improvement and innovation.
Better System Connectivity and Performance: Hosting our platforms in the cloud reduces latency and increases data consistency, creating smoother, more reliable experiences for all stakeholders.
Future-Ready Platform: Leveraging cloud technology opens the door to advancements like AI and real-time analytics, positioning customers to adapt and compete in an evolving industry landscape.
What Does a Cloud Migration Mean for Health Plan Customers?
We recognize that change requires reassurance and predictability. Our migration to the cloud focuses on maintaining uninterrupted workflows and critical business functions. The plan is tailored to align with each organization’s business cycles and operational needs. Customers will receive support and benefit from comprehensive system testing to promote stability and reliability at every stage.
After migration, health plans will unlock improvements in system performance, reliability, and connectivity, supporting efficiency in daily operations and enhancing quality of service.
The HealthEdge Cloud Migration Process
The HealthEdge team prioritizes careful planning, thorough testing, and clear communication at every step of the cloud migration process. Each phase of the process is designed to limit operational impact and assure stability, so that health plans can continue to work without disruption.
Our methodology follows these three key phases:
- Mobilize: We begin by standardizing infrastructure practices and establishing a secure, compliant AWS foundation. This phase ensures all prerequisites are in place for a streamlined migration.
- Migrate: Applications and data are transitioned to AWS using automation and scripting to minimize the involvement required from customers. This phase is designed for efficiency, stability, and precision, utilizing proven tools and processes.
- Modernize: Once migrated, we focus on optimizing applications to take full advantage of the cloud’s scalability, agility, and advanced capabilities—including AI, machine learning, and analytics. This ensures organizations realize the full potential of their new environment.
Throughout the migration process, our team maintains open communication. Customers receive updates and guidance at every milestone to ensure transparency and build confidence in the process.
Every migration is planned and executed in close partnership with our customers. Timelines are customized, communications are ongoing, and our commitment to minimal disruption is the guiding principle. Our ultimate goal is a seamless transition that supports long-term innovation, flexibility, and superior service.
Building a Stronger Future Together
This migration gives health plans faster, more secure, and more reliable systems that make daily work easier and support better outcomes for everyone. With these changes, health plans can adapt quickly, handle new challenges, and keep raising the bar for what’s possible in healthcare.
To learn more about our detailed migration timeline and strategy, watch our on-demand webinar: HealthEdge® AWS Cloud Migration Update for Customers.
