NYC Gazette

Montefiore Health System has announced its decision to partner with Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its strategic cloud provider. This collaboration is set to enhance Montefiore’s digital healthcare ecosystem by leveraging AWS technology to improve patient-centered care across the communities it serves.

The initiative will involve transitioning most of Montefiore's technology portfolio, including electronic health record applications, to the AWS Cloud. This move aims to bolster resiliency and innovation within Montefiore's technology framework, while also improving scalability, data security, and cost efficiency. The use of AWS is expected to enable rapid deployment and testing of new healthcare solutions and offer opportunities in AI and other advanced technologies for 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," stated Deepesh Chandra, Senior Vice President, Chief Digital and Information Officer at 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."

Montefiore Health System aims to stay ahead in the digital landscape by embracing modern technology to improve efficiency and streamline workflows. As hospitals become increasingly connected, integrating these technologies is essential for enhancing system reliability and ensuring seamless access to information. As a cloud provider, AWS offers robust reliability, security, data privacy, and resilient EHR architecture for continuous access to medical records.

"We are proud to work with forward-thinking healthcare organizations like Montefiore that are adopting cloud technology to modernize care delivery," said Allyson Fryhoff, Managing Director of Global Healthcare & Life Sciences at AWS. "Unlocking the power of healthcare data starting with running Epic on AWS will enable end-to-end improvements from enhancing operational efficiency to opening new possibilities in clinical decision-making."

In addition to this announcement with AWS, Montefiore Health System revealed a separate collaboration with Amazon One Medical in January aimed at expanding access to high-quality coordinated primary and specialty care in Westchester County and surrounding areas in New York.