Denver – AI It is quietly changing the way doctors interact with patients – it may already be in use the next time you visit your doctor’s office.
Surveys show that thousands of doctors across the country are using an AI form called environmental listening. This technology listens to the conversation Doctors and patientscreate real-time transcription, and then compile detailed clinical annotations without disrupting the dating process.
Dr. Daniel Kortsch, vice president of artificial intelligence and digital health at Denver Health, said environmental listening technology has made a big difference since his practice began in the fall of 2024.
“It really changes the interactions of doctors, so they can actually talk and be human,” Kotch told Fox News.
Nationwide, thousands of doctors are using a new form of AI called “environmental listening.” (JFKHEES/Fox News)
In Denver Health, doctors use an AI tool called Nabla. Just click once and it starts transcribing Doctor’s conversation with patients – According to Kortsch, even supports multiple languages. After access, it produces a summary that can be added to the patient’s medical record.
this Healthcare Innovation At a critical moment. According to the American Association of Medical Colleges, the United States is expected to face a shortage of 57,000 to 72,000 doctors this year, which increases workload and helps provider burnout.
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“We’re seeing providers using Nabla work less from home. Their pajamas are in time’.”
For patients who may be skeptical of AI, tech companies are stressing that doctors are completely in control and that there is a measurement and balance system between doctors and the AI device that writes patient summary.
After access, the AI tool Nabla generates a complete summary that can be added to the patient’s medical records. (Nabura)
“Ultimately, doctors are still 100% in control of what happens and make sure … it is really the right thing that patients should do,” Kenneth Harper, head of Massachusetts tornado at Microsoft, a provider of medical AI in Massachusetts, told Fox News.
According to a company spokesperson, there are currently 600 healthcare organizations – in Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Texas and Pennsylvania, using Microsoft’s environmental hearing technology.
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The tool “promotes clinician well-being, improves efficiency and improves both Provider and patient results Microsoft says it is fast, accurate, secure and intuitive with its voice and environment capabilities. ”
“It really changes the interaction of doctors, so they can actually talk and become humans,” Kortsch told AI technology. (JFKHEES/Fox News)
When AI reduces the workload of providers, Kortsch said patients also benefit from more direct participation during visits.
Looking ahead, Colz said Denver Health Plan continues to expand Using this technology Beyond the doctor. Training is being provided to nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists and physical therapists, thus bringing more parts of the healthcare system to the benefits of environmental AI.
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“People become doctors, not because they want to write notes and fill out paperwork,” he said. “It’s because they want this interaction – environmental AI gives them.”
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According to the American Association of Medical Colleges, the United States is expected to face a shortage of up to 86,000 doctors by 2036.
