Amazon CEO Andy Jassy reported that the company's AI assistant, Amazon Q, has saved $260 million and 4,500 developer-years of work by significantly cutting down the time needed for software upgrades. Specifically, upgrading an application to Java 17 now takes only a few hours instead of 50 developer days. This AI tool has also improved security and reduced infrastructure costs, despite initial challenges that included incorrect outputs due to a rushed deployment. Amazon plans to continue enhancing Amazon Q to further boost productivity.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Says Company's AI Assistant Has Saved $260M And 4.5K Developer-Years Of Work: 'It's Been A Game Changer For Us' Benzinga

Epic is advancing its AI capabilities within its electronic health record software to reduce clinician documentation burdens and enhance care delivery. At Epic's User Group Meeting, CEO Judy Faulkner detailed the deployment of AI tools like the MyChart in-basket augmented response technology, which drafts patient message replies, and ambient voice-powered charting tools in use across various healthcare settings. These AI integrations aim to mitigate clinician burnout, with future plans including automated order entries and diagnostic aids. Epic is also leveraging its Cosmos research database to support evidence-based treatment decisions and improve healthcare provider-payer communication.

Epic touts new AI applications to streamline charting and bring research insights to the point of care Fierce Healthcare

In a recent publication, Dr. Megan Jones Bell and her team outline four guiding principles for the responsible development of AI in mental health. Firstly, AI models need thorough ethical and performance-focused design and testing to reliably assist with clinical tasks. Secondly, these models must be trained to reflect diverse populations, addressing equity and preventing biased outcomes. Thirdly, privacy and safety must be prioritized, ensuring informed consent and adherence to data protection laws. Finally, continuous human oversight and feedback are essential throughout AI development to maintain accuracy, inclusivity, and appropriateness. These principles aim to harness AI's potential in expanding access to mental health resources while navigating inherent risks and limitations.

4 principles to guide AI in supporting mental health Google Blog

Epic's UGM 2024 conference featured several key innovations aimed at improving healthcare workflows. Epic has refined its integrated secure messaging system, allowing for direct ordering from test results and sending messages from radiology reports, with new features like image attachments and priority inbox filtering. The manual connection of related diagnoses is expected to ease physicians' documentation efforts. The Cosmos platform, particularly its "Lookalikes" feature, was highlighted for its potential in collaborative problem-solving among healthcare providers. AI developments, such as ambient documentation and In-Basket responses, were also discussed, though challenges remain in their consistent adoption. The conference showcased real-world success stories, including Saint Luke’s implementation of Epic's unified communications and the Compass Rose module linking medical teams with social services. Judy Faulkner’s executive address reaffirmed Epic’s commitment to its unique culture and ongoing support for smaller organizations and research via the Garden Plot program and Cosmos database. Overall, UGM 2024 emphasized innovation, integration, and community within the healthcare technology landscape.

Reflections on Epic’s UGM 2024: John’s Substack

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy reported that the company's AI assistant, Amazon Q, has saved $260 million and 4,500 developer-years of work by significantly cutting down the time needed for software upgrades. Specifically, upgrading an application to Java 17 now takes only a few hours instead of 50 developer days. This AI tool has also improved security and reduced infrastructure costs, despite initial challenges that included incorrect outputs due to a rushed deployment. Amazon plans to continue enhancing Amazon Q to further boost productivity.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Says Company's AI Assistant Has Saved $260M And 4.5K Developer-Years Of Work: 'It's Been A Game Changer For Us' Benzinga

Epic is advancing its AI capabilities within its electronic health record software to reduce clinician documentation burdens and enhance care delivery. At Epic's User Group Meeting, CEO Judy Faulkner detailed the deployment of AI tools like the MyChart in-basket augmented response technology, which drafts patient message replies, and ambient voice-powered charting tools in use across various healthcare settings. These AI integrations aim to mitigate clinician burnout, with future plans including automated order entries and diagnostic aids. Epic is also leveraging its Cosmos research database to support evidence-based treatment decisions and improve healthcare provider-payer communication.

Epic touts new AI applications to streamline charting and bring research insights to the point of care Fierce Healthcare

In a recent publication, Dr. Megan Jones Bell and her team outline four guiding principles for the responsible development of AI in mental health. Firstly, AI models need thorough ethical and performance-focused design and testing to reliably assist with clinical tasks. Secondly, these models must be trained to reflect diverse populations, addressing equity and preventing biased outcomes. Thirdly, privacy and safety must be prioritized, ensuring informed consent and adherence to data protection laws. Finally, continuous human oversight and feedback are essential throughout AI development to maintain accuracy, inclusivity, and appropriateness. These principles aim to harness AI's potential in expanding access to mental health resources while navigating inherent risks and limitations.

4 principles to guide AI in supporting mental health Google Blog

Epic's UGM 2024 conference featured several key innovations aimed at improving healthcare workflows. Epic has refined its integrated secure messaging system, allowing for direct ordering from test results and sending messages from radiology reports, with new features like image attachments and priority inbox filtering. The manual connection of related diagnoses is expected to ease physicians' documentation efforts. The Cosmos platform, particularly its "Lookalikes" feature, was highlighted for its potential in collaborative problem-solving among healthcare providers. AI developments, such as ambient documentation and In-Basket responses, were also discussed, though challenges remain in their consistent adoption. The conference showcased real-world success stories, including Saint Luke’s implementation of Epic's unified communications and the Compass Rose module linking medical teams with social services. Judy Faulkner’s executive address reaffirmed Epic’s commitment to its unique culture and ongoing support for smaller organizations and research via the Garden Plot program and Cosmos database. Overall, UGM 2024 emphasized innovation, integration, and community within the healthcare technology landscape.

Reflections on Epic’s UGM 2024: John’s Substack