Mayo Clinic and Microsoft have announced a collaboration where Mayo Clinic will be among the first health systems to deploy Microsoft 365 Copilot, a generative AI platform. This partnership is part of the Microsoft 365 Copilot Early Access Program. The program allows Mayo Clinic’s clinicians and staff to test AI technology that integrates large language models with Microsoft 365 apps such as calendars, emails, chats, and documents.
The aim is to enhance productivity and reduce the administrative tasks that divert attention from patient care. Mayo Clinic believes that these generative AI applications can assist its medical professionals in automating tasks like form-filling and other administrative work. Emphasizing the importance of privacy, ethics, and safety, Cris Ross, Mayo’s chief information officer, mentioned that using AI-powered technology will bolster Mayo Clinic’s mission to transform healthcare while prioritizing patient care. Additionally, Mayo Clinic has been exploring other generative AI initiatives with Google to improve data search across various documents and databases.