The questions you should be asking about AI scribing tools

Physicians today are spending nearly as much time on documentation as they are with patients — and artificial intelligence (AI) scribes are emerging as a powerful solution. These tools use ambient listening technology to capture conversations in real time, automatically generating clinical notes, visit summaries, and even draft orders directly within the electronic health record. Unlike traditional dictation, AI scribes work passively in the background, requiring minimal physician interaction. The result: less time staring at a screen and more time focused on the patient in front of you.

In this episode of Vital Signs with Dr. Sarah Matt, she discusses the pros and cons of AI-powered scribes and the questions you need to be asking, whether you already use one or are thinking of adding one to your practice.

Matt is an editorial advisory board member for Medical Economics and the author of The Borderless Healthcare Revolution: The Definitive Guide to Breaking Geographic Barriers Through Technology.