AI-powered scribes that transcribe patient-provider interactions have helped reduce clinician burnout but their financial impact is unclear, according to a Peterson Health Technology Institute report. While some health system leaders reported more patient encounters due to scribes, the majority did not. The technology has given clinicians hours back each day, suggesting cost savings could potentially be realised over time.

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