Ambient AI Scribe Implementation in an Ambulatory Setting in a Single Medical Group: Prospective Study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Ambient AI Scribe Implementation in an Ambulatory Setting in a Single Medical Group: Prospective Study

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  • Cameron J Harvey

  • Josiah Morita

  • William Huynh

  • Russell K Woo

  • Jerome P Lee

  • June 23, 2026

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    The study evaluated the impact of ambient AI scribes on physician workload, burnout, note quality, and patient satisfaction in an outpatient setting.

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    Eighty providers from Hawaii Pacific Health Medical Group participated in a 3-month pilot program using the Abridge ambient AI scribe.

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    Participants completed surveys before and after the pilot to assess time spent in the EMR and self-reported burnout symptoms.

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    The study excluded data from the familiarization period to focus on the effects of the AI scribe during the actual pilot.

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    Patient consent was required for the use of ambient AI technology during visits, and data were stored securely in compliance with HIPAA.

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