Reliance on Cryptography of Cloud Computing in Healthcare Information Management, Lessons for Ghana Health Service

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Cloud Computing is considered as the next logical step in emerging technology as a prosperous platform for resource outsourcing, information sharing in Physician-Patient relationship and for research development. The fast drift of Ghana’s healthcare facilities into cloud computing for finding treatment to humanity’s major illnesses has called for a pragmatic understanding of cloud computing and its areas of security deterrence techniques. Studies in cryptographic discipline of Ghana’s healthcare requires a working understanding of the areas of security challengs in cloud computing by Healthcare Administrators, Health Information Officers and their Service Providers. Healthcare data leaked outside to unauthorized users tarnishes the image of the individual, healthcare facility and the Ghanaian populace. This paradigm shift requires a strong and efficient security system among healthcare facilities on their patients data to avoid the erosion of trust. Our review is motivated by these contemporary technologies to explore the adoptions, utilization, identification of areas of security challenges and the provision of adequate security challenges strategies in cloud computing innovations in healthcare. Much emphasis were placed on the following areas: network, interfaces, data, virtualization, legal, compliance and governance, as these are the main areas of security challenges identified when using this innovation. Relevant literatures were discussed to highlight their prominent findings. The contributions presented in this review are relevant in providing a practical understanding and adequate solutions for preventing of security challenges of cloud computing in healthcare and in other disciplines as well.