Epic Rolls Out AI Charting To Capture Conversations, Generate Real-Time Notes
Epic Systems
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
Epic Systems has launched AI Charting, a tool that automates documentation during patient visits by capturing clinician-patient conversations and generating real-time notes and order suggestions. This innovation is crucial for alleviating the administrative workload on healthcare providers, allowing them to prioritize patient interactions and enhance the accuracy of medical records. As part of Epic’s broader AI integration strategy, AI Charting aims to improve healthcare delivery efficiency, while its growing adoption—evidenced by the 16 million monthly uses of its associated Insights feature—highlights a significant trend towards greater reliance on AI technologies within clinical workflows. Additionally, Epic's AI capabilities extend to operational aspects with tools like Penny, indicating the potential to enhance overall healthcare management.
