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I didn't want to resurrect this thread that's over 2 yrs old, but I wanted to know your thoughts given my situation and current state of tech, which is similar to here:

Multiple Office Thread (2012)

I do home visits, and I'm currently using a windows 7 ultimate laptop and have AC 6.6.1 installed as main on it. I'm considering hiring 1-2 other NP who will also do home visits on their own at the same time I'm visiting other patients, and also having a secretary who will also log on to AC at their home.

I was wondering if cloud based would probably be best option for me, and I was also wondering about differences between using AC's own cloud solution vs MS hosted (azure, i believe) or possibly finding database hosting solutions.

Thanks for all your help!

If you can afford the cloud and have the bandwidth then that is the best way to go. I have 2 offices in the same town and I think we found just about every pitfall you can. We are running 2 entirely separate databases due to poor connectivity in our area. AND they just started digging fiber 200 yards away from my office. It just figures. But at least now I know a lot more about computers, networking, security, domain controllers and a multitude of hiccups... LOL

Yup, you want the cloud. I would suggest that you talk to Indy.

todd,

Are you using a cloud solution then? I see AC has their hosted solution, and there's also probably other hosted alternatives..which one did you decide on?
thanks!

I just went back over the link you gave on remote options. It was a fascinating read. With the exception of the various cloud solutions, things are fairly similar.

The cloud has the advantage of not having to maintain the architecture. If you have good internet you could RDP or LMI into your office with a laptop or iPad.

There are a number of different cloud options, probably all are good but I trust Indy* You could create your own cloud or set up Azure cloud. The devil is in the details and security it the rule of the day. As was stated repeatedly in the prior post, if you are not sure, you should have an IT pro help you out.

I still have 2 offices and now use a TS solution from one to the other. I have used several options that work, but the straight TS/RemoteApp seems to work the easiest. I have demo'ed AC's cloud but not used it. It works well too.

What are your IT skills/support/and tolerance? Cloud solutions have low tech requirements but higher direct costs. My setup has higher tech requirements but lower long term costs.

Especially since you will have several different users, cloud may be the easiest solution.

*I am a Practice Advisor for Best for Your Practice, Indy's company.

Hi Wendell,

I had a good talk with Indy and I wanted to try out a demo of his solution to see how well it'd fit with my needs. I feel my IT skills are not too bad as I have setup a few clinics with AC locally, but haven't had time to figure things out remotely.

Let us know how it goes.

The thing is: when you are doing everything yourself, you are tolerant of workarounds and adjustments. When you add other providers into the equation, what you might overlook will drive them crazy. Taking the background work out of it is the beauty of the cloud. Not holding your own information is cost along with increased expenditures.

Well said Wendell

I use AC from a remote office;
Server is in my main office behind a Firewall;
We use remote desktop to access AC from the second office;
Can use laptops over a mobile hotspot or secure wifi connection to reach the server;
We have very few issues;
Even in the main office staff use remote desktop connection instead of having AC loaded onto every client;

I was told RDP was not Hipaa compliant and that Logmein was...I like RDP..guess I will wait and do some research...