Ambient Documentation, Hands-free Workflows Top CIOs' EHR Wishlists
Becker's Hospital Review
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
CIOs are reimagining electronic health records (EHRs) to incorporate advanced technologies such as ambient AI for automatic clinical documentation and enhanced user experience through hands-free controls. Dr. Jordan Tannenbaum from Saint Peter’s Healthcare System suggests that AI transcription could save clinicians time but notes the hurdle posed by inadequate data exchange across EHR systems. Steven Travers of Broward Health emphasizes the necessity of robust cybersecurity measures and the integration of wearable devices for real-time health monitoring. Kristin Myers of Northwell Health advocates for smooth AI integration into EHR workflows to augment patient care and clinician efficiency.