Univ. Texas Medical Branch Partners with Microsoft, Plans Migration to Azure
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) has established a five-year partnership with Microsoft to enhance its healthcare technology, focusing on security, patient experience, and operational efficiency. A major initiative includes migrating the electronic medical records system, Epic, to Microsoft's Azure cloud platform to improve disaster recovery and security while enabling quicker updates. This collaboration aims to address current technology needs and future innovations, with a particular emphasis on developing custom AI applications. UTMB leadership views this partnership as a means to optimize resource use and enhance efficiency across its extensive network of campuses and clinics.