What You Should Know:
– Montefiore Health System, a healthcare provider in New York announced a strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enhance its digital healthcare ecosystem and improve patient care.
– This initiative will leverage AWS’s cloud capabilities to modernize Montefiore’s technology infrastructure, enhance data security, and drive innovation in healthcare delivery.
Montefiore plans to transition a majority of its technology portfolio, including its Epic electronic health record (EHR) applications, to the AWS Cloud. This migration will provide numerous benefits, including:
- Enhanced Scalability and Reliability: AWS’s cloud infrastructure provides the scalability and reliability needed to support Montefiore’s growing healthcare operations and ensure continuous access to critical systems.
- Improved Data Security: AWS’s robust security measures and compliance certifications will enhance the protection of sensitive patient data.
- Increased Efficiency: Cloud migration will streamline workflows, optimize resource utilization, and drive cost efficiencies.
- Accelerated Innovation: AWS’s cloud platform enables rapid deployment and testing of new healthcare solutions, fostering innovation and improving patient care.
- Technology Integration: Montefiore will gain access to AWS’s advanced technologies, including AI and machine learning, to enhance analytics, collaboration, research, and professional education.
“AWS is at the forefront of cloud innovation, and this partnership is an important step in advancing healthcare delivery and enhancing patient care,” said Deepesh Chandra, Senior Vice President, Chief Digital and Information Officer, Montefiore Einstein. “Migrating to the cloud is a fundamental part of Montefiore’s ongoing technology transformation, allowing us to build on the digital advancements we’ve already implemented to provide a more agile, scalable, and secure ecosystem.”
