Cloud Computing for Enhanced Healthcare Application Services in the Marathwada Region

Abstract

The healthcare system in semi-urban regions of India like Marathwada continues to grapple with challenges such as inefficient data management, limited access to specialty services, and inadequate infrastructure. Cloud computing offers cost-effective, scalable, and secure solutions for overcoming such limitations and enhancing healthcare service delivery. This paper investigates the application of cloud-based technologies in the healthcare scenario of the Marathwada region. A simulated de-identified dataset modeled on realistic health profiles of the region's population was used to analyze performance, latency, and service reliability of cloud-based systems vis-à-vis traditional on-premise healthcare setups. Results show that cloud-hosted infrastructure reduces average system latency from 220ms to 80ms and improves overall success rates by 5% in high-load scenarios. The proposed architecture also enables telemedicine, EHR sharing, and interoperable data exchange between local clinics and tertiary care facilities. The findings suggest that cloud-based delivery models have the potential to revolutionize rural healthcare with better data accessibility, integrated care, and scalability. This study is recommended to support ongoing initiatives such as the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, aiming to digitalize healthcare access in India.