IGI Global Cloud Computing Systems and Applications in Healthcare (Advances in Healthcare Information Systems and Administration)

The implementation of cloud technologies in healthcare is paving the way to more effective patient care and management for medical professionals around the world. As more facilities start to integrate cloud computing into their healthcare systems, it is imperative to examine the emergent trends and innovations in the field. Cloud Computing Systems and Applications in Healthcare features innovative research on the impact that cloud technology has on patient care, disease management, and the efficiency of various medical systems. Highlighting the challenges and difficulties in implementing cloud technology into the healthcare field, this publication is a critical reference source for academicians, technology designers, engineers, professionals, analysts, and graduate students. About the Author Chintan Bhatt (Ph.D.) is currently working as an Assistant Professor in Computer Engineering department, Chandubhai S. Patel Institute of Technology, CHARUSAT. He is a member of IEEE, EAI, ACM, CSI, AIRCC (Academy & Industry Research Collaboration Center) and IAENG (International Association of Engineers). His areas of interest include Internet of Things, Data Mining, Web Mining, Networking, Security Mobile Computing, Big Data and Software Engineering. He has more than 5 years of teaching experience and research experience, having good teaching and research interests. He has chaired a track in CSNT 2015 and ICTCS 2014. He has been working as Reviewer in Wireless Communications, IEEE (Impact Factor-6.524) and Internet of Things Journal, IEEE, Knowledge-Based Systems, Elsevier (Impact Factor-2.9) Applied Computing and Informatics, Elsevier and Mobile Networks and Applications, Springer. He has delivered an expert talk on "Internet of Things" at Broadcast Engineering Society Doordarshan, Ahmedabad on 30/09/2015. He has been awarded Faculty with Maximum Publication in CSIC Award and Paper Presenter Award at International Conference in CSI-2015, held at New Delhi.Sateesh K. Peddoju has an overall professional experience of nearly 18 years and working currently with Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, India. His areas of research include Cloud Computing, Mobile Computing and their Security Issues. He obtained his Master’s and Doctoral degrees from Osmania University, Hyderabad. He is contributing to the society through various International/National Technical societies such as ACM, IEEE, IEEE CS, DMTF and CSI. He is acting as Vice-Chair for IEEE Computer Society, India Council and Faculty Sponsor for ACM IITR Students Chapter. He is also the Faculty Advisor for Software Development Section of Hobbies Club at IIT Roorkee. IBM has honored him with Shared University Research Award for the year 2013. He is also honored with Best Teacher Award when he was working with a private engineering college. He secured University 4th rank in his Master’s degree. His research contribution is demonstrated by his various publications (over 50) through standard publishers like ACM/IEEE/Springer/Elsevier, some received awards, including peer-reviewed journals and conferences. He is executing sponsored projects of total worth around 50 lakhs. He is the editorial board member for several journals and reviewer for popular journals from Elsevier, Springer, Inderscience and IGI Global. He is also editing a book on Cloud Computing Systems and Applications in Healthcare to be published by IGI Global. He has wide experience inConference/Workshop management at the capacity of General Chair/Program Chair/Session Chair/TPC/Keynote Speaker. He has been the expert committee member at national level including DOEACC (now, NIELIT) and for several universities like Uttarakhand Technical University and Mahamaya Technical University. He is also Board of Studies member for “Electronics and Computers” courses for Jawaharlal Technological University, Anantapur. So far, he has supervised 30+