Microsoft Ignite '25 Keynote | Seth Hain, Senior VP of Research & Development at Epic Systems

Seth Hain, Senior Vice President of Research & Development at Epic Systems (a leading electronic health records provider), made a brief but impactful appearance during the Microsoft Ignite 2025 Opening Keynote on November 18, 2025, at the Chase Center in San Francisco. In a ~5-7 minute segment within the 150-minute keynote led by Judson Althoff, Hain highlighted Epic's deep integration of Microsoft Azure and AI agents into its healthcare platform, showcasing real-world applications that enhance clinician efficiency, patient outcomes, and operational workflows. His talk aligned with Ignite's "Frontier Firm" theme, illustrating how agentic AI—powered by Microsoft technologies—transforms regulated industries like healthcare from reactive tools to proactive, autonomous systems. Core Message: AI Agents as the Backbone of Healthcare Innovation Hain emphasized Epic's evolution from traditional EHR systems to an "AI-augmented ecosystem," stating: "We've woven AI agents into every layer of our platform, turning data into actionable intelligence that frees clinicians to focus on what matters most—patients." Drawing from Epic's deployment across 250+ health systems serving 80% of U.S. patients, he positioned Microsoft as a key partner in scaling secure, compliant AI at enterprise levels. The message underscored the shift from siloed AI pilots to governed, end-to-end orchestration, reducing administrative burdens by up to 40% in Epic's implementations and enabling predictive care. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@techusiness Follow us on Social Media: Twitter / X https://x.com/Techusiness Threads https://www.threads.net/@techusiness Instagram https://www.instagram.com/techusiness/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@techusiness LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/techusiness/ Contact Info Email techusiness@gmail.com