A new study from Sutter Health suggests that the use of ambient artificial intelligence (AI) note-taking platforms increased the working experience for clinicians by decreasing the administrative burden of documentation.

The study found that ambient AI use was associated with decreased time in note-taking during appointments, improved clinician satisfaction and decreased cognitive load for physicians. The results, however, vary by gender and specialty.

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Burnout is a serious issue many physicians face. According to the American Medical Association (AMA), about 45 percent of physicians reported at least one symptom of burnout in 2023. This includes exhaustion, cynicism, difficulty concentrating, frustration or irritability, feeling overwhelmed, detachment and a sense of

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