Persistent launches population health management solution using Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service

Persistent Systems, a global Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization leader, on Thursday launched a Generative AI-powered Population Health Management (PHM) Solution in collaboration with Microsoft.

Aligned with value-based care models, the Solution identifies Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) to determine patients’ non- clinical needs and better predict the cost of care driven by clinical conditions.

It helps patients receive quality care at the right time and in the right place, while optimizing capacity and cost- effectiveness for healthcare providers and organizations.

Predictive risk modeling is a critical tool to identify patients who will require significant medical assistance, as a relatively small proportion of the population accounts for the majority of healthcare spending.

Leveraging Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service and Dynamics 365 Customer Insights, Persistent’s PHM Solution identifies SDoH based on Electronic Health Records (EHR) data.

Persistent Accuracy

Since up to 80% of key patient information within an EHR is in the form of unstructured clinical notes, Persistent’s Solution accurately extracts this information, unlike PHM solutions in the market, which are solely dependent on third-party data sources or survey data.

This innovative method, compared to existing natural language processing-based approaches, is intended to improve patient outcomes through more timely and intelligent care recommendations, and provides higher accuracy, improved scale, and increased compliance.

In addition, Persistent’s PHM Solution assists a physician or a caregiver in recommending personalized interventions through community-based programs and care management teams to prevent emergency department visits, avoidable readmissions, and extended hospital stays.

The Solution decreases 30-day readmissions by up to 60%, and continuously monitors correlations and outcomes to ensure quality patient engagement.

Ganesh Nathella, Senior Vice President & General Manager – Global Lead, HLS Business, Persistent, said, “Addressing the causes of negative healthcare outcomes is increasingly understood as a critical component of any PHM program. With this innovative Solution, built on Persistent’s deep domain expertise and differentiated frameworks along with Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service and Dynamics 365 Customer Insights, we are identifying care access and health equity issues by optimizing enterprise capacities and ensuring cost-effectiveness. We’re confident that through actionable and trackable insights and personalized intervention, this Solution will significantly improve physician’s and caregiver’s decision-making to enhance patient experience and overall care quality.”

David Rhew, M.D., Global Chief Medical Officer & Vice President of Healthcare, Microsoft, said, “The goal of population health management is to improve overall health of a population by applying cost-efficient interventions designed to promote better health for groups of individuals. To accomplish this, we need to harness data to identify individual needs, monitor the success of interventions, and benchmark against comparative data. Leveraging Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service and Dynamics 365 Customer Insights to extract and track crucial SDoH data, Persistent’s PHM Solution will yield personalized care recommendations and help reduce costs, ultimately contributing to enhanced care quality.”

Coforge collaborates with Microsoft to use Generative AI for enterprises

Global digital services and solutions provider Coforge has announced an initiative with Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service to aid the adoption of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) across enterprises. Coforge’s Generative AI solutions offer enterprises a comprehensive toolkit to address complex challenges and unlock new growth opportunities using AI.

Coforge’s Generative AI solutions, using Azure OpenAI Service, support innovation by enabling creative problem-solving and optimizing processes at scale. They enhance decision-making with data-driven insights, elevate customer interactions, streamline operations, and accelerate digital transformation efforts. This collaboration between Coforge and Microsoft empowers enterprises to embrace AI’s potential for growth and efficiency across various aspects of their operations.

Coforge already has an impressive track record of developing POCs and explorations for several cases utilizing Generative AI with its clients are underway. Coforge also offers Gen AI solutions on the Azure Marketplace.

Coforge’s collaboration with Microsoft underscores its commitment to develop a collaborative ecosystem that fosters innovation, knowledge sharing, and the exchange of best practices in Generative AI adoption. As a part of the initiative, Coforge will be rolling out specialized workshops, training sessions, and resources to help enterprises understand the benefits of Generative AI and successfully implement it in their operations.

Vic Gupta Executive Vice President, Microsoft Business Unit, Coforge said, “Coforge’s collaboration with Microsoft to develop Generative AI solutions marks a significant milestone in our journey to transform enterprise possibilities. Benefitting from Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service, we are committed to delivering innovative solutions that empower businesses to embrace AI-driven transformation.”

“We are pleased to collaborate with Coforge to accelerate Generative AI adoption among enterprises worldwide,” said Sangita Singh, General Manager IT&ITES, Microsoft India. “Over the course of our collaboration, Coforge has consistently demonstrated expertise in harnessing the power of Generative AI, utilizing Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service. Their comprehensive approach to innovation, spanning research, development, and deployment of seamlessly integrated solutions, showcases their commitment to driving transformative outcomes.”

This announcement follows Coforge’s recent launch of Coforge Quasar, a Gen AI Platform designed to build Enterprise AI capabilities. It comes pre-loaded with a comprehensive set of APIs readily available for integration. Coforge also recently launched Quasar Responsible AI- a comprehensive solution to ensure AI is ethical, fair, transparent, and regulatory compliant.

Coforge’s Generative AI solutions, using Azure OpenAI Service, are poised to reshape the business landscape by ushering in a new era of AI-driven possibilities. Enterprises that embrace this initiative will be better equipped to navigate the challenges of today’s evolving business environment and seize the opportunities of tomorrow.