Accenture and Microsoft to Assist Mount Sinai Health System on Five-Year Transformation Journey to Cloud

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Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Microsoft (NYSE: MSFT) announced a collaboration with the Mount Sinai Health System to facilitate its transition to the cloud. This strategic migration to Microsoft Azure is expected to deliver significant cost savings, enabling Mount Sinai to modernize its infrastructure and enhance healthcare innovation. The partnership includes the execution of clinical applications migration, ongoing hybrid cloud managed services, and support for advanced data-driven capabilities. This initiative aligns with Mount Sinai's commitment to improving patient care through technology.

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• Expected cost savings from migration to Microsoft Azure
• Collaboration with Microsoft and Accenture enhances modernization efforts
• Enhancements in patient care through technology-driven solutions
• Implementation of 24/7 managed services post-migration

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The migration to Microsoft Azure could deliver millions in savings

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Microsoft (NYSE: MSFT) will assist the Mount Sinai Health System (Mount Sinai) with its transition to the cloud to help enable innovation at a much faster pace. By modernizing its infrastructure, Mount Sinai will be able to reinvest cost-savings and focus on its healthcare mission.

Accenture and Microsoft to Assist Mount Sinai Health System on Five-Year Transformation Journey to Cloud (Photo: Business Wire)

Accenture will collaborate with New York City’s largest academic medical system to help devise and securely execute its strategic cloud migration of clinical applications, including its Epic electronic health records system. Microsoft will provide quality assurance throughout this landmark academic center’s Azure migration process. Accenture, together with Avanade, its joint venture with Microsoft, will help lead the development and implementation of the underlying Azure architecture on which the solution is being built. In addition, Accenture will provide hybrid cloud managed services post migration. The managed services will include around-the-clock server management and support for migrated workloads; storage and backup operations; database support; and automation and analytics.

Mount Sinai is building on its ongoing innovation efforts using artificial intelligence within clinical care and research. For example, its Mount Sinai Clinical Intelligence Center is focused on finding ways to use digital tools to fight COVID-19. This strategic migration to Microsoft Azure will further expand MSHS’ continued mission to bring AI-enabled products from bench to bedside.

“We are reinforcing our commitment to innovation to support our mission by working with Accenture and Microsoft — two technology and cloud leaders -- to improve the agility and the modernization of our technology estate,” said Kristin Myers, executive vice president, chief information officer, dean for Information Technology (IT), Mount Sinai Health System. “This will serve as the bedrock for creating new solutions and responding to advancing clinical, research and technology needs.”

“Mount Sinai is a world-class academic medical system that continuously pushes the boundaries of innovation through education and research and modernizing its infrastructure on Microsoft Azure will expand its ability to enhance patient engagement, empower health team collaboration, improve clinical informatics and realize operational efficiencies all on our secure cloud,” said Patty Obermaier, vice president, US Health and Life Sciences, Microsoft. “We are honored to work with Mount Sinai, Accenture and Avanade to facilitate Mount Sinai’s migration to the cloud.”

Rich Birhanzel, global industry health lead at Accenture added: “We are delighted to be teaming with our Avanade colleagues and Microsoft to help Mount Sinai build a secure and scalable enterprise estate in Azure to help strengthen its data-driven capabilities. With a modernized cloud operating model, Mount Sinai will redirect funding to strategic and innovative programs, while supporting the reskilling and repositioning of resources to a more modern way of working and ultimately for the benefit of its patients.”

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About the Mount Sinai Health System

The Mount Sinai Health System is New York City’s largest academic medical system, encompassing eight hospitals, a leading medical school, and a vast network of ambulatory practices throughout the greater New York region. Mount Sinai advances medicine and health through unrivaled education and translational research and discovery to deliver care that is the safest, highest-quality, most accessible and equitable, and the best value of any health system in the nation. The Health System includes approximately 7,300 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture ambulatory surgery centers; more than 415 ambulatory practices throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. The Mount Sinai Hospital is ranked on U.S. News & World Report’s “Honor Roll” of the top 20 U.S. hospitals and is top in the nation by specialty: No. 1 in Geriatrics and top 20 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital is ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” among the country’s best in four out of 10 pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine is one of three medical schools that have earned distinction by multiple indicators: ranked in the top 20 by U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Medical Schools,” aligned with a U.S. News & World Report “Honor Roll” Hospital, and No. 14 in the nation for National Institutes of Health funding. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

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FAQ

What is the recent collaboration between Accenture and Microsoft regarding Mount Sinai Health System?

Accenture and Microsoft are assisting Mount Sinai Health System in migrating to Microsoft Azure, aiming for enhanced innovation and cost savings.

How will the migration to Microsoft Azure affect Mount Sinai's operations?

The migration is expected to modernize Mount Sinai's infrastructure, leading to operational efficiencies and improved patient care.

When will Mount Sinai start its cloud migration with Accenture and Microsoft?

The press release did not specify the exact timeline for the migration, but it is part of an ongoing strategic partnership.

What services will Accenture provide during the Mount Sinai migration?

Accenture will lead the development and implementation of Azure architecture and provide hybrid cloud managed services post-migration.

How does Microsoft's role contribute to Mount Sinai's digital transformation?

Microsoft will provide quality assurance throughout the Azure migration process, ensuring a secure transition to the cloud.