Intermountain Health Revolutionizes EMR with AI-Driven Real-Time Documentation
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
Intermountain Health identified significant shortcomings in its clinical documentation process, which impacted billing, reimbursement, and the overall quality of care representation. To combat these inefficiencies, the organization implemented a new health IT platform from Solventum that integrates with its existing Cerner EMR system, transitioning from a retrospective to a proactive documentation model. By utilizing artificial intelligence to offer real-time suggestions during note-taking, this system aims to enhance the accuracy of medical records and minimize the reliance on retrospective queries, ultimately allowing physicians to concentrate more on patient care. This shift not only improves documentation quality but also suggests a broader trend towards leveraging technology for more efficient healthcare practices.
