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Ambient documentation solutions powered by AI promise to revolutionize the way clinicians document patient interactions, reducing the mental strain and time spent on administrative tasks. In collaboration with Suki, we're thrilled to present our latest white paper, "7 Things to Consider When Assessing Ambient Documentation Solutions." Dive deep into the intricacies of privacy, security, and scalability across specialties and access a robust roadmap for making informed decisions in the realm of ambient documentation.

Recently, I had the privilege of attending the AHA Rural Health Conference, a gathering that brings together healthcare professionals, administrators, and advocates from across the nation to address the unique challenges and opportunities within rural healthcare. The experience was not only enlightening but also deeply inspiring, highlighting the resilience, innovation, and dedication of those at the forefront of rural health. Reflecting on the conference, I’d like to share three key themes and takeaways that resonated with me, in the hope of offering some insights and encouragement to others navigating this vital field.

Human scribes have proven helpful in reducing physician administrative burden. According to the AMA, having a scribe in the room can reduce burnout by as much as 27%. But this is not as easy a solution to implement as one might think. Have you seen the average size of the examination room? Getting another person in there makes for a crowded elevator. Then, there’s the intimacy problem. Health conversations can be difficult with another person listening in and taking notes. Not to mention the challenge of getting enough trained people available whenever the physician needs them. Alternatively, a well-trained AI model is exceptionally good at processing the conversation between a physician and patient, transcribing it, ordering the conversation into appropriate notes, performing the necessary documentation for claims, initiating referrals for lab tests, images, specialists, and so on.

The Digital Front Door (DFD) methodology has emerged as a pivotal element in enhancing patient engagement, streamlining operations, and ensuring a competitive advantage. In a 2022 KLAS Top of Mind Research Report, 55% of healthcare leaders stated that their organization uses some form of DFD technology. The organizations that didn’t yet have one said it was on their radar for later implementation.

Jen Magaziner, VP, Digital Health at Boston Children's Hospital and Sonia Singh, Chief Insights Officer at AVIA discuss the latest on accelerating innovation at Boston Children's Hospital in AVIA's "Voices of the AVIA Network" series.

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Technologies that include unobtrusive solutions, sensors, and devices embedded in the physical environment that continuously collect data and enable autonomous detection, prediction, intervention and other intelligent support. AmI systems are context-aware, adapting to changing needs, and offering real-time support like alerts or recommendations. Ambient intelligence relies on a combination of technologies, including: Internet of things (IoT): Connecting everyday objects to the internet to collect and exchange data. Artificial intelligence (AI): Enabling devices to learn from interactions and improve over time. Sensor networks: Using sensors to gather data about the environment and user activities. Natural user interfaces: Allowing interaction through voice, gestures, and other non-intrusive methods.