Healthtech companies integrating with the Health and Social Care Network (HSCN) face complex connectivity and compliance requirements. Cloud Gateway, an HSCN-compliant connectivity provider, offers solutions that simplify HSCN integration, streamline regulatory compliance, and allow healthtech companies to focus on innovation.

Tackling HSCN integration challenges

The HSCN provides a secure network for healthcare providers to access essential applications and data, including electronic patient records. For healthtech firms, a significant challenge in adopting HSCN is integrating it with their existing infrastructure, which often includes cloud environments, data centres, sites and remote users. This requires a network solution that supports multiple connectivity methods to ensure seamless data access across all endpoints.

Cloud Gateway’s platform offers a flexible network underlay that facilitates smooth integration between the HSCN and other endpoints. This comprehensive approach enables healthcare organisations to manage their entire tech stack more effectively, freeing up resources to focus on patient care rather than network configuration.

Compliance and security standards

Compliance with HSCN regulations is critical for healthcare providers and technology partners alike. The HSCN Connection Agreement (CA) and the Data Security Protection Toolkit (DSPT) mandate organisations to ensure secure use of HSCN services, uphold data governance and conduct regular risk assessments.

Cloud Gateway simplifies compliance by consolidating routing, security policies, and other controls into a single platform. This streamlined approach not only enhances security but also makes it easier for healthtech companies to meet regulatory standards.

Managed services to bridge the skills gap

With a shortage of network engineering talent, Cloud Gateway offers its platform as a managed service, easing the burden on in-house teams. Healthtech companies can leverage Cloud Gateway’s network expertise to achieve secure, optimised connectivity without straining internal resources. For organisations seeking greater control, Cloud Gateway also provides self-managed options, allowing users to configure routing, firewall policies, and more through an intuitive web portal.

Scalable solutions for growing healthtech startups

Rapid scalability is essential for healthtech startups. Cloud Gateway’s platform delivery model aligns with cloud-first principles, enabling healthtech firms to expand into new regions and operational centres seamlessly. This model provides global reach, flexible pay-as-you-go pricing, and adapts to evolving needs, supporting startups in managing costs while scaling efficiently.

Supporting hybrid cloud and data-driven care models

As hybrid cloud adoption rises in healthcare, Cloud Gateway enables integration across public clouds, private clouds, and on-premises environments. This flexibility is vital for healthtech companies managing workloads across environments for cost-efficiency, performance, or security.

With healthtech’s shift from “diagnose and treat” to “predict and prevent” through AI and data analytics, a secure network infrastructure is essential. Cloud Gateway’s secure, private connections to cloud environments and data sources empower healthtech organisations to harness predictive analytics and AI, advancing proactive patient care.

The Cloud Gateway advantage

Contact us at Cloud Gateway to learn how we can support your organisation to achieve secure, compliant and flexible connectivity.