Maximizing Efficiency of Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Ambient Scribes in Outpatient Settings: A Pragmatic Approach to Structuring the Patient Appointment

Mayo Clinic Proceedings Digital Health 2026 Open access

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Authors: Jason D. Greenwood, Marc Matthews, Joshua D. Overgaard, Joshua W. Ohde
DOI: 10.1016/j.mcpdig.2026.100339
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Abstract

The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted documentation tools, such as ambient scribes, has promised to save time and reduce clinician burnout. Ambient scribe technology has begun to deliver, showing reduction in cognitive burden, greater efficiency in documentation, and improved engagement with patients, although the long-term impact on burnout and patient safety have yet to materialize.1,2 Additionally, little is known about the quality of AI generated documentation or the shift in cognitive workload.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education Electronic Health Records Systems Healthcare Technology and Patient Monitoring

Publication details

Journal / source
Mayo Clinic Proceedings Digital Health
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
4
Issue
1
Pages
100339–100339
Publication date
23 January 2026
Language
EN