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Northwestern Deploys Epic-Integrated DAX Copilot Across Enterprise

by Recent Implementation/Deployments 08/15/2024 Leave a Comment

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What You Should Know: 

– Nuance Communications, a Microsoft company, announced that Northwestern Medicine has selected Dragon Ambient eXperience (DAX) Copilot as its ambient voice solution. 

– The AI-powered technology will be integrated into Epic EHR to streamline clinical documentation and enhance patient care.

Nuance’s DAX Copilot Reduces Physician Burnout and Improves Care

DAX Copilot addresses the critical issue of physician burnout by automating time-consuming administrative tasks. According to The Institute for Functional Medicine, approximately 53% of physicians reported feeling burned out in 2023. By reducing documentation burden and allowing physicians to focus on patient interactions, DAX Copilot helps alleviate this problem.

DAX Copilot leverages AI to automate clinical documentation, allowing physicians to focus on patient interactions rather than time-consuming administrative tasks. By reducing “pajama time” and increasing patient throughput, DAX Copilot contributes to improved physician satisfaction and overall well-being.

Northwestern Medicine’s adoption of DAX Copilot aligns with the growing trend of healthcare organizations seeking innovative solutions to address physician burnout and optimize clinical workflows. The health system’s commitment to leveraging technology to support its academic, research, and administrative functions is evident in this strategic implementation.

Key benefits of DAX Copilot for Northwestern Medicine include:

  • Increased patient access to care: Physicians using DAX Copilot have seen an average increase of 11.3 patients per month.
  • Improved physician satisfaction: A 24% decrease in time spent on notes and a 17% reduction in after-hours administrative tasks.
  • Enhanced financial outcomes: Higher Level of Service coding due to accurate clinical documentation.

“We are already seeing the significant benefits of DAX Copilot as it is materially enhancing our ability to provide exceptional patient care by reducing the administrative burden on our physicians,” said Doug King, senior vice president and chief information officer of Northwestern Memorial HealthCare. 

DAX Copilot builds upon the success of Nuance’s Dragon Medical One, a leading documentation workflow assistant trusted by over 600,000 clinicians worldwide. By integrating with existing healthcare systems, DAX Copilot offers a scalable and secure solution for improving clinical efficiency and patient care.

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