Many IT decision-makers are re-evaluating their infrastructure, with a growing shift from traditional on-premise hospital management systems to modern Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions. This strategic move can improve security, compliance and the bottom line.
Here are eight reasons why choosing SaaS ensures hospitals are ready for the future of healthcare.
Security, Compliance and Reliability: Meeting Healthcare Standards
Security and regulatory compliance are among the most pressing concerns for hospital IT leaders and a SaaS-based hospital management system stands up to robust requirements:
1. Compliance with Australian healthcare regulations
Some SaaS solutions are built to work with national healthcare frameworks such as My Health Record while adhering to the Privacy Act 1988 and other Australian data protection laws.
2. Disaster recovery and uptime guarantees
Unlike on-premise systems that can suffer unexpected failures or physical damage, SaaS platforms provide automated backups and disaster recovery plans. With climate change deemed a major risk to critical infrastructure in Australia, cloud-based solutions are less vulnerable to threats like flooding and bushfires.
Many also have high uptime guarantees, exceeding 99.9% in some cases, ensuring continuous access to critical applications.
3. Advanced cybersecurity protections
Cloud providers invest heavily in security, including multi-factor authentication, encryption, and advanced threat detection, helping ensure data remains secure against breaches. So instead of security being all on you—necessitating help from an internal or external expert—moving to a SaaS platform can help you achieve better data security and regulatory compliance without the need for constant in-house oversight.
Cost and Resource Efficiency: Lowering IT Overheads
Traditional on-premise systems require significant capital investment in hardware, ongoing maintenance, and IT personnel for management. In contrast, SaaS solutions provide a more flexible and cost-effective alternative.
4. Subscription-based pricing
SaaS platforms operate on an OpEx (operational expenditure) model rather than CapEx (capital expenditure), reducing large upfront costs and enabling better financial planning. The global healthcare SaaS market is predicted to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 19.5% from 2021 to 2028, reaching USD 51.7 billion by 2028, indicating a significant shift towards subscription-based models.
5. Reduced IT maintenance costs
With cloud-based systems, hospitals no longer need to maintain physical servers or continuously update outdated software. This reduction in maintenance allows IT teams to focus on more strategic projects—such as patient care initiatives, data analytics, and strategic improvements.
In other words, moving to a SaaS model allows hospitals to optimise IT resources while maintaining financial flexibility.
Scalability, Interoperability and Futureproofing
As healthcare demands grow and technology evolves, hospitals must invest in solutions that will adapt to their future needs. A SaaS hospital management software system provides scalability and interoperability, fostering long-term business viability—with 60% of IT decision-makers in one survey reporting that cloud-based services have helped their organisation achieve sustainable growth.
6. Seamless interoperability
Modern SaaS solutions integrate effortlessly with existing hospital systems, third-party applications, and national healthcare databases, improving efficiency and coordination.
7. Real-time data sharing
Departments and external providers can access up-to-date patient records, enhancing communication and reducing redundancy in care.
8. Automatic updates and futureproofing
SaaS providers continuously update and improve their platforms, so hospitals benefit from the latest innovations without the hassle of major system overhauls.
While some solutions make it difficult to control cloud costs, MasterCare and Global Health’s suite of SaaS solutions offer predictable license costs, giving you greater certainty with cashflow and budgeting.
Make the Move to SaaS Today
For hospitals looking to improve security, reduce costs, and future-proof their IT infrastructure, transitioning to a SaaS hospital management system is the clear choice.
Book a demo or contact our sales team today to explore a secure, scalable, and cost-effective alternative to on-premise systems.
