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Abstract

Cloud computing has emerged as a solution for flexible, scalable, and economical IT infrastructure for many companies and institutions. Starting as a database service provider, nowadays cloud computing also provides software, applications, platforms, and full functioning IT infrastructures for the clients. The benefits offered by cloud computing to the clients such as reliability, near-zero downtime maintenance, and much cheaper solution compared to having their own IT infrastructures have paved the way for complete adoption of cloud computing in enterprise world. This trend is also expected to occur in healthcare information system field. The adoption of cloud computing in this field not only will make the healthcare system more efficient but also will allow an integrated healthcare information system being deployed. In this paper, we review current state of cloud computing research and technology with emphasis in the adoption of cloud computing in the healthcare information system, and also discuss a foundation for establishing a framework for cloud-based e-prescription system using cloud computing infrastructure.