Abridge, a leader in generative AI for clinical documentation, has unveiled Abridge Inside for Emergency Medicine, a specialized solution designed to streamline documentation for emergency physicians. The tool, which integrates seamlessly with Epic’s ASAP module in Haiku and Hyperspace, automatically converts conversations into structured clinical notes, reducing administrative burden and clinician burnout.
Transforming Emergency Medicine with AI
Emergency departments (EDs) operate under intense pressure, requiring rapid decision-making and efficient workflows. Abridge’s solution empowers ED clinicians to capture patient interactions in real-time, with AI-driven speech recognition automatically transcribing, structuring, and integrating notes within Epic’s workflows.
Dr. Tricia Smith, an emergency physician at Emory University Hospital Midtown, emphasized the impact of Abridge Inside on her workflow, stating that it has reduced burnout and increased job satisfaction without requiring any other changes. She noted that the technology has made such a significant difference that she “can’t think of a single person who uses Abridge who would go back.”
Key Features and Benefits
- Seamless Integration: Clinicians can select patients from Epic’s Track Board and immediately begin recording through Haiku, simplifying the documentation process.
- Advanced Speech Recognition: Abridge’s AI automatically recognizes specialties, multiple speakers, and different languages, ensuring high transcription accuracy.
- Significant Time Savings: Early data shows an 86% reduction in effort required for documentation, with 60% less after-hours work and a 55% decrease in clinician burnout.
Addressing the Burnout Crisis
Burnout among emergency medicine professionals is at an all-time high, with 63% of ED clinicians experiencing it, according to a 2024 Medscape survey. Abridge Inside aims to alleviate this burden, allowing physicians to focus on patient care rather than administrative tasks.
Industry Adoption and Epic Workshop Integration
Abridge Inside for Emergency Medicine is already in use at major health systems, including Johns Hopkins Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Emory Healthcare, UChicago Medicine, and Deaconess Health System.
The company’s collaboration with Epic’s Workshop program ensures its AI solutions are deeply embedded in EHR workflows. According to Abridge CEO Dr. Shiv Rao, this partnership is driving further innovation. He highlighted that their work with Epic will continue, particularly with an inpatient module that is nearly ready for beta testing, emphasizing the ongoing commitment to enhancing AI-powered clinical documentation.
Abridge’s Ongoing AI Innovation
Founded in 2018, Abridge’s mission is to enhance understanding in healthcare through AI-driven documentation. The platform supports 28+ languages and 50+ medical specialties, delivering structured notes in real time. In early 2024, Abridge secured a $150 million Series C funding round, including investment from NVIDIA.
By pioneering generative AI for healthcare, Abridge is setting new standards for AI-driven clinical documentation and workflow efficiency.
*Epic, ASAP, Haiku, and Hyperspace are registered trademarks of Epic Systems Corporation.
