Epic on Azure Revolutionizes Healthcare with AI and Azure

Epic Systems' partnership with Microsoft Azure has transformed the healthcare industry by leveraging the power of artificial intelligence (AI). Epic's cloud-based platform, now on Azure, has enabled healthcare providers to access cutting-edge technology and improve patient care.

The integration of AI and Azure has streamlined clinical workflows, allowing healthcare professionals to focus on what matters most – patient care. By automating routine tasks and providing data-driven insights, AI has reduced administrative burdens and improved patient outcomes.

With Azure's scalability and reliability, Epic's platform can handle massive amounts of data, ensuring seamless access to patient information and medical records. This has significantly reduced wait times and improved the overall patient experience.

By harnessing the power of AI and Azure, Epic has empowered healthcare providers to make data-driven decisions and drive meaningful change in the industry.

Legacy Health, one of the largest community-owned nonprofit healthcare systems in the Portland, Oregon area, was among the first providers to move forward with its Epic on Azure implementation.

By moving its disaster recovery to Azure, Legacy Health achieved a 65 percent reduction in costs and delivered better reliability and availability, which allowed them to focus on core business and value-added services.

Cloud-first strategy emerged in 2017 and quickly escalated from 2020 on, with more than 250 million patients having a current electronic record in Epic, making it crucial to support customers of the nation's largest EHR system to move their critical assets to Azure.

Healthcare providers are increasingly adopting a cloud-first strategy, and it's no wonder why. The largest EHR system, Epic, has over 250 million patients with current electronic records.

This shift towards cloud-based systems is a game-changer, allowing organizations to focus on core business and value-added services rather than managing infrastructure. Legacy Health, a community-owned nonprofit healthcare system, is a great example of this.

By moving their electronic records system to Azure, Legacy Health achieved a 65 percent reduction in costs and enhanced patient care. This is just one example of the benefits of a cloud-first strategy.

The process of building Epic in the cloud is becoming more streamlined, with some organizations taking just four to six months to complete. This is a significant improvement over traditional methods, which can be time-consuming and labor-intensive.

Generative AI capabilities are revolutionizing healthcare productivity, thanks to partnerships between tech giants like Microsoft and Epic.

By integrating AI technology into EHR software, healthcare professionals can make more informed decisions and reduce burnout caused by cumbersome EHR management.

Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI and Epic enables the integration of generative AI technology, which can optimize workflow and make data analysis more efficient.

This integration can help sift through large amounts of data quickly, enabling clinical-decision support and improving patient outcomes.

According to Baker, leveraging cloud and cloud-native technologies can make it easier to achieve innovative solutions and rapid deployment, setting a foundation for data stewardship and innovation.

Delivering greater value is at the heart of Epic on Azure. It reduces the complexity of infrastructure management.

By using Epic on Azure, you can provide a secure, scalable, agile, and high-performing solution to your customers. This is a game-changer for healthcare providers who need to handle sensitive patient data.

Epic on Azure also optimizes costs, which is a huge benefit for healthcare organizations with tight budgets. I've seen firsthand how this can make a big difference in a hospital's bottom line.

The partnership between Epic and Microsoft also advances AI and machine learning opportunities. This means healthcare providers can leverage cutting-edge technology to improve patient outcomes.

Here are the key benefits of Epic on Azure at a glance:

St. Luke's University Health Network transitioned its EHR system to the cloud, moving three million patient records from 20 environments to Epic on Azure.

Good disaster recovery is a critical priority, and Azure's automation capabilities help streamline maintenance tasks like patching.

The scalability and level of security offered by Epic on Azure were top priorities for St. Luke's, allowing them to provide exceptional care to their patients.

Scalability and security are crucial for healthcare organizations, especially those with multiple locations and vast amounts of patient data. St. Luke’s University Health Network, a 12-hospital healthcare system, prioritized scalability and security in its digital transformation.

By transitioning its EHR system to the cloud on Azure, St. Luke’s gained the scalability it needed to support its growing patient base. The cloud platform also offered a level of security that was unmatched by other options.

Good disaster recovery is essential, and St. Luke’s recognized this by choosing Azure for its automation capabilities, which streamline maintenance tasks like patching.

Infrastructure as Code for Healthcare can be a game-changer. IaC involves managing and provisioning computing infrastructure through machine-readable script files, allowing for automated and consistent deployment and configuration.

This practice can help streamline the process of building Epic in the cloud, which can take four to six months. With IaC, CDW can roll out infrastructure components in minutes.

CDW's strong relationship with Microsoft is another advantage. This relationship has given them knowledge of new technologies being developed, such as integration of OpenAI, and what's being built for the future.

Migration and Planning is a critical step in successfully moving your Epic environment to the Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure. Protecting and making the most of electronic health records is vital to your organization’s operational capabilities and future success.

You need a partner with proven experience in architecting large-scale projects for mission-critical applications, like Epic, that touches every piece of your tech stack. A partner that understands the impact of the cloud on your organization’s culture and innovation is essential.

At Core BTS, we have successfully executed numerous large transformational projects, including migrating complex systems to the cloud. We provide a recommended tasks and timeline to plan, design, build, migrate, and validate Epic on Azure, ensuring a smooth and successful transition.

The migration to the cloud requires expertise, especially when it comes to complex systems like Epic. A partner with proven experience in architecting large-scale projects for mission-critical applications is essential.

Protecting electronic health records is vital to an organization's operational capabilities and future success. This is why choosing the right strategic partner is so critical.

A partner that understands how Epic touches every piece of the tech stack is necessary. Each element needs to be accounted for to ensure a successful migration.

The impact of the cloud on an organization's culture and innovation cannot be overstated. A team experienced in driving change management is necessary to ensure project success.

At Core BTS, we have successfully executed numerous large transformational projects.

To plan a successful migration, we will provide the recommended tasks and timeline to plan, design, build, migrate, and validate Epic on Azure.

The first step in planning is to gather all the necessary information about your current Epic system. This will help us understand the scope of the project and identify any potential challenges.

We will provide a detailed timeline to ensure that the migration process is completed on schedule. This timeline will include key milestones and deadlines to keep everyone on track.

A well-planned migration will require a thorough design of the new system on Azure. This will involve mapping out the architecture and infrastructure to ensure that it meets the needs of your organization.

We will also provide guidance on how to build and test the new system before migrating your data. This will help you identify and fix any issues before the actual migration takes place.

Validation is a critical step in the migration process. We will provide a plan to validate the new system on Azure to ensure that it is working as expected and meets the requirements of your organization.