Practice management applications are digital solutions designed for healthcare organizations to manage an array of activities – from patient interactions to billing, reporting, and scheduling. Zedmed is one such PMS platform that streamlines medical practice activities. Zedmed provides users with a comprehensive range of tools and features that make it a popular choice among medical professionals. The solution is available in both cloud and locally deployable versions, enabling customers to choose the suitable option.
Zedmed provides a robust set of features to enhance both clinical and administrative operations for healthcare practices. Key features include:
Clinical Features support patient care, diagnosis, and treatment by streamlining documentation and, workflows, and management. These include:
- Patient Records: Comprehensive electronic health records (EHR) that capture patient history, clinical documentation, and treatment details.
- E-Prescribing: Enables electronic prescriptions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and reducing prescription errors.
- Pathology and Imaging Integration: Direct connection to pathology and imaging services for streamlined results and report management.
- Chronic Disease Management: Dedicated tools for managing chronic conditions with care plans and regular patient monitoring.
- Immunization Tracking: Tracks patient immunization histories and sets reminders for scheduled vaccinations.
Administrative Features help optimize scheduling, billing, and practice management to enhance efficiency and streamline organizational operations. These features are:
- Appointment Scheduling: Simplifies scheduling and reduces no-shows, helping to keep clinic operations efficient and organized.
- Billing and Invoicing: Manages billing processes, including Medicare and private insurer claims, to streamline financial tasks.
- Practice Management: Tools for coordinating practice operations, from staff scheduling to resource management.
- Reporting and Analytics: Provide in-depth reporting to monitor practice performance, patient outcomes, and financial metrics.
- Secure Messaging: Enables confidential communication between providers and patients, ensuring data privacy and regulatory compliance.
While cloud-enabled applications are generally superior to on-premises versions, some organizations prefer to work with the latter for greater control over the system and associated data it offers. However, by hosting your on-premises Zedmed application on Apps4Rent’s SSAE-16 certified data centers, you can enjoy the best of both worlds: the control of an on-premises solution paired with the flexibility and security of a cloud environment.
Zedmed Cloud vs Zedmed On-Premises: Which is Better?
The following table outlines the major criteria where cloud-enabled applications outperform their locally deployed counterparts.
| Aspect | Zedmed Cloud Deployment | Zedmed On-Premises (Desktop) |
| Initial and Ongoing Costs | Lower upfront and ongoing expenses, with no additional hardware investments. | Higher initial costs for hardware and software, along with ongoing maintenance expenses. |
| Performance | Optimized for high performance using scalable cloud infrastructure. | Dependent on local hardware, which can limit performance if not regularly upgraded. |
| Hardware Requirements | No additional hardware required, reducing the overall IT footprint. | Requires dedicated local servers and hardware that meet system requirements. |
| Flexibility | Accessible from any internet-enabled device, providing extensive remote access. | Limited to specific devices and the local network, restricting flexibility and mobility. |
| Monitoring and Availability | Proactive monitoring and high availability managed by cloud providers for reliable uptime. | Generally reactive monitoring with limited redundancy, depending on in-house resources. |
| Compliance and Security | High-level security with multi-factor authentication and managed compliance. | Allows for tailored, in-house security measures, though requires dedicated IT resources. |
| Scalability | Easily scalable; resources can be adjusted by the cloud provider. | Limited scalability; expansion requires additional hardware purchases and installation. |
| Backup | Automated, regular backups managed by the cloud provider for data protection. | Requires manual or scheduled backups, typically managed by in-house staff. |
| Maintenance | Managed by the cloud provider, eliminating the need for in-house maintenance. | Ongoing manual updates and hardware maintenance required, handled by internal IT resources. |
| Data Access | Accessible from anywhere with an internet connection, enhancing mobility and collaboration. | Restricted to the local environment, limiting remote access and flexibility for users outside the network. |
The hybrid approach of hosting your locally deployed Zedmed application on the cloud affords you all these benefits, plus a few additional ones like:
- Better Data Control that enables practices to manage information as per their requirements,
- Optimal Performance associated with dedicated cloud infrastructure,
- Vendor Independence prevents you from being locked in with the service provider, and
- Continued Usage Flexibility enabling practices to retain their on-premises Zedmed setup while integrating cloud-hosted enhancements
System Requirements for On-Premises and Cloud Zedmed
The following table highlights the minimum hardware and software system requirements for running Zedmed, both on individual on-premises workstations and as a cloud-hosted application.
| Component | Zedmed Local Desktop | Zedmed Server | Zedmed Cloud Desktop |
| Processor | Modern 64-bit processor | Quad-core 64-bit CPU, 2GHz minimum | Modern 64-bit processor |
| RAM | 6 GB minimum | 6 GB minimum | 6 GB minimum |
| Hard Drive | 40 GB minimum, 20 GB free | High-speed 500 GB (15k RPM or SSD) | 40 GB minimum, 20 GB free |
| Display | 1024 x 768 minimum | 1024 x 768 minimum | 1024 x 768 minimum |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Professional | Windows Server 2016 or newer | Windows 10 Professional |
| Network Connection | High-speed, reliable LAN/WAN | High-speed LAN/WAN with 100MB/50MB bandwidth | High-speed, reliable connection |
The Importance of a Cloud Expert when Hosting Zedmed on the Cloud
If this blog has convinced you of the merits of transitioning your locally deployed Zedmed account to the cloud, we strongly recommend that you partner with a reliable cloud desktop hosting provider like us. An experienced cloud expert like Apps4Rent can seamlessly transition your on-premises Zedmed to the cloud with minimal disruptions to your practice. Additionally, we can:
- Customize your transition plan to suit your needs
- Minimize downtime and disruptions
- Seamlessly transfer your software and data to achieve maximum efficiency
Choose Your Plan
Dedicated
Bronze
*For first 3 months
- 2 GB RAM and
2 vCPUs - 40 GB SSD
disk space - Additional user at
$20/user/month - Daily data
backups - 99.9% uptime
- 24/7/365 support
- Option to
add Booster plan
Dedicated Silver
Save 10% yearly
- 4 GB RAM and
2 vCPUs - 50 GB SSD
disk space - Additional user at
$20/user/month - Daily data
backups - 99.9% uptime
- 24/7/365 support
- Option to
add Booster plan
Dedicated Gold
Save 10% yearly
- 8 GB RAM and
4 vCPUs - 65 GB SSD
disk space - Additional user at
$20/user/month - Daily data
backups - 99.9% uptime
- 24/7/365 support
- Option to
add Booster plan
Dedicated Platinum
Save 10% yearly
- 16 GB RAM and
8 vCPUs - 130 GB SSD
disk space - Additional user at
$20/user/month - Daily data
backups - 99.9% uptime
- 24/7/365 support
- Option to
add Booster plan
Dedicated Platinum Plus
Save 10% yearly
- 32 GB RAM and 16 vCPUs
- 250 GB SSD disk space
- Additional user at
$20/user/month - Daily data backups
- 99.9% uptime
- 24/7/365 support
- Plan A Included
Leverage Apps4Rent for Optimized Zedmed Cloud-Hosting
By choosing Apps4Rent as your cloud hosting provider for Zedmed, you gain access to a wealth of experience in cloud and virtual environments. Our team has supported numerous healthcare practices in achieving seamless transitions and improved operational efficiency. With Apps4Rent, you can rely on highly skilled technicians and engineers to facilitate your Zedmed solution’s move to the cloud with expertise and precision. Reach out to our dedicated support team today via call, text, or chat to explore how we can assist you in optimizing your Zedmed setup in a secure, reliable cloud environment.
