Mayo Clinic Partners with Microsoft to Put Generative AI Tools to the Test

Introduction:

Rochester, Minnesota, and Redmond, Washington - On September 28, 2023, Mayo Clinic, renowned for its dedication to healthcare innovation, proudly stands as one of the early adopters of Microsoft 365 Copilot. This cutting-edge generative AI service leverages the prowess of large language models (LLMs) and combines them with data from Microsoft 365 to usher in a new era of productivity in the corporate world.

 

Mayo Clinic is currently in the testing phase of the Microsoft 365 Copilot Early Access Program, involving hundreds of clinical staff, doctors, and healthcare professionals.

 

"Microsoft 365 Copilot has the potential to revolutionize work across various industries, allowing individuals to focus on their most crucial tasks and drive their organizations forward," expressed Colette Stallbaumer, the General Manager of Microsoft 365. "We're thrilled to assist esteemed institutions like Mayo Clinic in achieving their objectives."

 

Generative AI holds promise in supporting Mayo Clinic's vision for healthcare transformation. For instance, it can assist doctors in automating mundane form-filling duties. The relentless administrative demands in healthcare often eat into valuable time that could be better spent on providing more personalized patient care. Microsoft 365 Copilot has the potential to give healthcare providers this precious time back by automating routine tasks.

 

Mayo Clinic takes the lead in adopting Copilot tools, enhancing the staff experience across applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and more. Microsoft 365 Copilot harnesses the synergy between LLMs and data within Microsoft 365 applications, including calendars, emails, chats, documents, and meeting transcripts, effectively transforming words into powerful productivity aids.

 

"Privacy, ethics, and safety are paramount in Mayo Clinic's utilization of generative AI and large language models," affirmed Cris Ross, the Chief Information Officer at Mayo Clinic. "By incorporating AI-powered technology, Mayo Clinic aims to bolster its role in healthcare transformation while keeping the primary focus on delivering the highest quality care to our patients."

 

Mayo Clinic, as a healthcare leader, continually seeks innovative avenues to enhance patient care. With the integration of generative AI and LLMs, Mayo Clinic aims to equip its teams with time-saving tools to further their success.

 

About Mayo Clinic:

 

Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing innovation in clinical practice, education, and research, and providing compassion, expertise, and solutions to all those in need of healing. For additional Mayo Clinic news, please visit the Mayo Clinic News Network.

 

About Microsoft:

 

Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT" @microsoft) is a driving force behind digital transformation in the age of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every individual and organization on the planet to achieve more.

Source: Microsoft Corp.