

The rise of AI scribes: What’s the real-world impact?
May 7, 2025
19:41
AI scribes have seen rapid growth in the healthcare market over the past year, but reliable data on their actual performance is still hard to come by. Much of the available information comes from vendor claims, leaving a gap in independent, real-world assessments.
In this episode of "Podnosis," Fierce Healthcare's Emma Beavins sits down with Caroline Pearson, executive director of the Peterson Health Technology Institute, which recently released one of the first reports examining how AI scribes impact provider burnout, after-hours work, and their return on investment.
To learn more about the topics in this episode:
- Early evaluation of AI scribes finds decreased burnout but limited financial ROI
- 2025 outlook: What's next for AI scribes and virtual care
- Adoption of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Delivery Systems: Early Applications and Impacts
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