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AWS re:Invent 2022 - Accelerate value-based healthcare transformation with AWS (WPS102)

Summary

The session focused on the importance of value-based healthcare transformation post-pandemic and how AWS can facilitate this change.
A study by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare highlighted inefficiencies in emergency room usage, leading to imbalanced healthcare ecosystems and increased wait times.
Value-based healthcare is personalized, outcome-focused, and requires collaboration across all healthcare sectors.
Cloud technology, particularly AWS, is a significant enabler of transformation, offering scalability, security, and innovation opportunities.
Fahud Salimi from eHealth New South Wales shared their transformation story, including their cloud strategy and achievements.
eHealth New South Wales has stopped purchasing hardware and moved towards cloud solutions, leading to significant improvements in service provision and innovation.
The New South Wales government's cloud mandate and policies have been instrumental in driving the cloud-first approach.
The session concluded with a fireside chat discussing the journey, the importance of policy, procurement, and professional training, and the future of healthcare transformation in New South Wales.

The cloud-first mandate by the New South Wales government was a critical factor in accelerating the adoption of cloud services in healthcare.
The transition from CapEx to OpEx financial models was a challenge but ultimately led to more predictable and manageable IT spending.
Training and reskilling the workforce, including non-technical staff, is essential for successful digital transformation in healthcare.
The establishment of a digital academy and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning were key to eHealth New South Wales's success.
The integration of AWS Professional Services and strategic partnerships with system integrators was effective in driving transformation.
The move towards a single digital patient record system, such as the upcoming transition to EPIC, is indicative of a broader health reform focused on patient-centered care.
Sustainability and energy efficiency are becoming increasingly important in healthcare IT, with cloud migrations contributing to reduced carbon footprints.
Persistence in pushing clinical vendors towards cloud-based solutions is necessary to overcome resistance and achieve transformation goals.