Cognizant And Microsoft Collaborate To Bring Cloud-Based Tech Solutions To Healthcare Industry

Cognizant, a provider of information technology services, announced on Friday that it is expanding its long-standing healthcare cooperation with Microsoft.

In a press statement, the company stated that as a result of this collaboration, healthcare payers and providers will have easy access to cutting-edge technology solutions, streamlined claims management, and improved interoperability to optimise business operations and deliver better patient and member experiences.

"As part of the expansion, Cognizant and Microsoft will work together to build an integration roadmap between Cognizant's TriZetto healthcare products with Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare. The companies will also collaborate to develop and run Cognizant's current and future healthcare SaaS solutions on Microsoft Azure, migrate new and existing clients from on premises environments to streamlined functions managed on the Microsoft Cloud, and support future technologies designed to deliver new insights for payers, providers, and consumers," Conscientious sid in a press release.

Cognizant's TriZetto Healthcare Solution is a suite of software solutions that assist organisations in increasing revenue, driving administrative efficiency, improving cost and quality of care, and improving the member and patient experience. The Enterprise portfolio of TriZetto includes 347,000+ healthcare providers, 8,000+ health insurance payers, and 2.6 billion yearly transactions on its Facets and QNXT systems.

Surya Gummadi, EVP and President of Cognizant Americas, stated following the announcement, "Through our strategic partnership with Microsoft and building on our advanced TriZetto healthcare solutions, we are empowering clients to adapt to shifting market trends, regulatory changes, and operational demands. We are proud to work together with Microsoft in this capacity, delivering superior technology and capabilities that support both our clients and positive health outcomes for their members."

 "Through this integration with Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare, TriZetto customers can harness the innovative features and capabilities across the entire Microsoft Cloud, empowering them to unlock growth, tap into new revenue streams, and transition their existing services to the cloud." said Tom McGuinness, Corporate Vice President, Global Healthcare and Life Sciences at Microsoft.