Society has solidified a permanent shift in the oncology workforce: the Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) is now a predominantly remote role. However, while the people have moved to home offices, many registries are still tethered to “on-premise” software designed for the 1990s. If your team is still struggling with clunky VPNs, flickering remote desktops, and “session timeouts,” you aren’t just losing time—you’re compromising security.

The VPN Productivity Tax

Traditional registry software requires a complex infrastructure of local servers and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). For a remote ODS, this means dealing with latency that makes every mouse click a test of patience. When the VPN drops, unsaved work is lost. When the server needs an update, the entire registry goes dark for a day. This “productivity tax” is the silent killer of modern cancer centers.

The Gold Standard: Zero-Maintenance SaaS

KACI is a cloud-native SaaS (Software as a Service) platform. This means your team accesses the registry through a secure browser, with the same speed and responsiveness they would have in the office.

• No More Manual Updates: NeuralFrame deploys updates automatically, so your team is never behind on standard-setter changes because the software evolves in the background without a single second of downtime.

• SSO and Active Directory: KACI integrates directly with your hospital’s existing security, meaning no extra passwords for your team to lose and instant “kill-switch” capability for HR when a user leaves the organization.

Security You Can Trust

Remote work often raises eyebrows in the IT security department. KACI addresses this head-on with SOC 2 Type II validation and a HIPAA seal of compliance. By moving your Oncology Data Specialist software to the cloud, you actually improve your security posture. Data is encrypted in transit and at rest, and you avoid the risks associated with storing sensitive PHI on local hardware.

Management Without Micromanagement

For managers, KACI’s multi-facility dashboards offer a “bird’s-eye view” of a remote workforce. You can track workflow assignments, audit performance metrics, and monitor real-time progress across multiple facilities without having to ask for status reports.

The future of the registry is remote, but it requires ODS remote work software that was built for the cloud, not just adapted to it. It’s time to move beyond the VPN and give your team the tools to succeed from anywhere.