Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Goes Live With Epic's AI Text Assistant
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has integrated Epic's AI Text Assistant, a tool designed to simplify clinical notes for enhanced patient accessibility, in line with the Cures Act of 2021. This initiative seeks to address challenges patients face in understanding complex medical terminology, thereby improving their engagement and adherence to care. By making clinical documentation more comprehensible, the AI Text Assistant not only supports the goals of the OpenNotes initiative but also represents a targeted application of generative AI in healthcare. The collaboration behind the project reflects a growing commitment within the medical community to leverage technology for better patient communication and outcomes.
