Microsoft Healthcare NExT

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Microsoft Healthcare NExT is an initiative aimed at accelerating healthcare innovation through the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing. Launched in 2018, it focuses on developing foundations for precision healthcare, enabling the health industry's transition to the cloud, and empowering healthcare professionals. This initiative involves collaborations with leading healthcare organizations to leverage AI and cloud technologies for improved patient care and outcomes. Healthcare NExT encompasses various projects, including Project EmpowerMD and Project InnerEye, which aim to reduce administrative burdens and enhance clinical insights. It also includes the Microsoft Genomics service, which provides cloud-based genomic processing to support research and treatment. By combining AI and cloud technologies, Microsoft Healthcare NExT strives to unlock biological insights, improve care access, reduce costs, and enhance patient outcomes.