Key Highlights
- UNC Health selects Abridge AI as its enterprise-wide solution for AI-powered clinical documentation.
- Following a successful pilot with 100 clinicians, UNC Health will deploy Abridge across its network starting in early February.
- Abridge AI streamlines workflows by transforming conversations into structured clinical notes in real-time.
- Clinicians report improved work-life balance, with less time spent on documentation and more time for patient care.
- Deep EMR integrations and AI-driven accuracy ensure high-quality, auditable clinical documentation.
Source: Business Wire
Notable Quotes
- “Abridge is a genuinely transformative technology, and it’s going to be the foundation of what we do going forward. UNC Health is committed to making our clinicians’ lives easier and to improving the patient and clinician experience.” — Dr. Sachin Gupta, Chief Medical Officer at UNC Physicians Network
- “Our goal is to improve the satisfaction of our clinicians by reducing the time spent on clinical note-taking while maintaining UNC Health’s high quality of patient-centered care.” — Dr. Matt Ewend, Chief Clinical Officer at UNC Health
- “We are privileged to partner with UNC Health to improve the relationship between patients and clinicians and allow clinicians more time to interact with their patients.” — Dr. Shiv Rao, CEO & Founder at Abridge
Why This Matters
UNC Health’s expansion of Abridge AI underscores the growing role of artificial intelligence in improving healthcare efficiency. By reducing documentation burdens, Abridge enables clinicians to focus more on patient care, fostering better interactions and reducing burnout. With deep EMR integrations and a commitment to responsible AI, this move represents a significant step toward a more seamless and effective healthcare experience for both providers and patients.
