AWS Well Architected Framework Review (WAFR) for Healthcare

The significance of a Well-Architected Framework Review (WAFR) in healthcare lies in its ability to identify areas where your AWS workload’s architecture and operations may present high, medium, or low technical and administrative risks, including those critical to patient safety, data security, and regulatory compliance. Utilizing the AWS Well-Architected Tool and the AWS Healthcare Lens, we evaluate potential vulnerabilities and inefficiencies while addressing healthcare-specific concerns, such as HIPAA and HITRUST compliance.

The WAFR process unfolds in three phases tailored for healthcare organizations:

**Prepare: **This phase involves gathering essential information about your AWS architecture and operations, with a focus on understanding healthcare-specific components, compliance requirements, and organizational objectives.

Review: In this critical step, we assess your architecture and operations using the AWS Well-Architected Tool and our healthcare expertise. Risks are categorized as high, medium, or low based on their potential impact on data security, system reliability, and operational performance—key elements in healthcare IT.

Improve: With a clear understanding of your risks, we help you prioritize and implement a strategic improvement plan. This plan focuses on enhancing compliance, minimizing vulnerabilities, and optimizing performance to ensure your workloads are secure, resilient, and efficient.

Partnering with Aligned Technology Group for a healthcare-specific WAFR delivers a cost-benefit advantage. Our expertise ensures a thorough evaluation tailored to the unique demands of the healthcare industry, improving the resilience, security, and efficiency of your AWS workloads while supporting critical patient care and compliance goals.