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athenahealth Launches AI-Powered Ambient Notes for Ambulatory Practices

by Syed Hamza Sohail 10/30/2024 Leave a Comment

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What You Should Know:

– athenahealth, a prominent provider of network-enabled software for healthcare practices, has announced the limited release of *Ambient Notes*, an AI-driven tool integrated into the athenaOne platform, aiming to streamline clinical note documentation.

– By leveraging ambient listening and generative AI, Ambient Notes seeks to reduce administrative burdens, allowing clinicians to focus more on patient care. This new feature reflects athenahealth’s commitment to simplifying healthcare complexities with solutions that enhance clinical and financial outcomes.

athenahealth Launches Ambient Notes to Revolutionize Clinical Documentation with Generative AI

 Key Benefits of Ambient Notes

1. Time Efficiency and Enhanced Engagement

   Dr. Lynn Joffe of DTC Family Health lauds Ambient Notes for minimizing documentation time, improving patient-provider interactions by allowing clinicians to dedicate more time to patient care. The tool integrates seamlessly into the workflow, reducing system toggling and promoting efficient, accurate note-taking.

2. Flexible and Personalized Model Selection

   Unique in the industry, Ambient Notes supports multiple AI-powered models, offering clinicians flexibility in choosing the model that best aligns with their practice and specialty needs. This allows clinicians to experiment with models until they find the optimal fit, facilitating a personalized experience.

3. Innovative Ambient AI Models

   Initial model options include:

   – Suki AI: Designed to reduce documentation load, Suki Assistant tackles administrative tasks like coding and answering clinical questions across 99 specialties.

   – iScribe AI: iScribe AI leverages Ambient AI and patented EHR integration technology to streamline clinical documentation by contextualizing provider-patient conversations, minimizing clicks, and reducing after-hours work.

With future model additions planned, Ambient Notes is positioned to deliver an evolving suite of AI-driven tools, reinforcing athenahealth’s vision for a healthcare ecosystem that is accessible, high-quality, and sustainable.

“Clinicians are constantly trying to balance demanding schedules and documentation burdens with a desire to deliver the best patient care and be fully present during every visit. We created Ambient Notes to bring the latest advancements in AI technologies directly into the clinical workflow to save valuable time during visit encounters and reduce after-hours documentation,” said Paul Brient, chief product officer at athenahealth. “Our approach will give clinicians the unique flexibility and freedom to choose among leading ambient models that are best matched to the way they practice, regardless of what their colleagues select.”

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