The document discusses the benefits and risks of cloud-based services for the healthcare system. It begins by introducing how cloud computing has impacted various sectors including healthcare by enabling storage of large amounts of patient data and easy access. It then categorizes existing cloud applications and services used in healthcare. The document also analyzes security and privacy risks of cloud-based healthcare services and compares the risks of secure vs insecure cloud systems. It proposes that adopting cloud services in healthcare requires addressing security issues.