NextGen Healthcare Introduces Ambient Assist, an AI-Powered Solution for Efficient Patient Documentation

NextGen Healthcare, a leading provider of cloud-based healthcare technology solutions, has unveiled its latest innovation, NextGen Ambient Assist. This cutting-edge ambient listening solution utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to interpret patient-provider conversations in real-time, summarizing appointments and documenting care plans directly into the electronic health record (EHR).

SOAP notes, a crucial tool for organizing observations and establishing clear outlines for patient care, can now be generated by Ambient Assist within the NextGen Mobile application. By leveraging this technology, healthcare providers can save up to two hours of documentation time per day, allowing them to focus more on patient interactions. Within just 30 seconds of completing a patient encounter, a SOAP note is generated with over 90% accuracy, providing a concise summary for provider review.

David Sides, President and CEO of NextGen Healthcare, emphasized that Ambient Assist goes beyond a mere transcription service. It acts as an intelligent ally, helping providers reclaim their time and serve patients more effectively. This innovation is a response to the well-documented issue of physician burnout, which can negatively impact patient care and lead to errors and reduced quality of care.

Importantly, Ambient Assist does not replace the provider’s role in inferring medical conditions or making medical judgments. After the provider reviews the note and makes any necessary edits, it seamlessly integrates into the NextGen Enterprise EHR, becoming part of the patient’s medical records.

NextGen Healthcare will be showcasing live demonstrations of Ambient Assist at the HLTH 2023 conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, from October 8 to 11, and at the NextGen Healthcare User Group Meeting (UGM) in Orlando, Florida, from November 29 to December 2.

With its focus on enhancing clinical quality, productivity, and the patient experience, NextGen Healthcare continues to reimagine ambulatory healthcare through its innovative technology solutions. To learn more about NextGen Ambient Assist, visit NextGen.com.

About NextGen Healthcare, Inc.:
NextGen Healthcare, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative healthcare technology and data solutions. Their integrated, intelligent, and interoperable solutions aim to increase clinical quality and productivity, enrich the patient experience, and drive superior financial performance. NextGen Healthcare is dedicated to achieving better healthcare outcomes for all.

Source: Business Wire