Nuance Unveils Dragon Ambient eXperience (DAX) Copilot, Boosting Efficiency and Reducing Burnout for Physicians
Nuance Communications, Inc., a Microsoft Company, has announced the general availability of Dragon Ambient eXperience (DAX) Copilot, an AI-powered application designed to serve as a copilot for physicians to improve clinical efficiency and reduce burnout. The DAX Copilot uses conversational, ambient, and generative AI to streamline the creation of medical documentation, allowing physicians to focus more on delivering high-quality care.
The use of AI in healthcare is rapidly growing, with Morgan Stanley predicting that AI investment in healthcare will reach nearly 11% in 2024, compared to 5.7% in 2022. This growth is driven by the need to improve clinical efficiency and alleviate burnout among physicians caused by heavy administrative workloads. According to a recent Medscape survey, the number of physicians reporting feelings of burnout rose to 53% in 2023, up from 42% in 2018.
The DAX Copilot automatically generates draft clinical summaries of exam room or telehealth conversations in a matter of seconds, allowing physicians to review and enter the information into the electronic health record (EHR) system. The application combines Nuance’s proven conversational and ambient AI with the newest and most capable generative AI model, amplified by the power and scale of the Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare.
Diana Nole, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Healthcare at Nuance, highlighted the significance of AI copilots in healthcare, stating that they enable healthcare providers to have more time to care for their patients. She emphasized Nuance’s responsible approach to AI, which includes collaboration with top AI researchers and access to a trusted infrastructure and global platform.
Nuance has decades of experience in developing AI-powered healthcare solutions, such as Dragon Medical One and the recently launched DAX. These solutions have consistently delivered value and improved outcomes for physicians, nurses, radiologists, and patients. Nuance has been at the forefront of innovating conversational and ambient AI in healthcare and has leveraged its expertise in language models, natural language processing, and clinical workflows to provide trusted AI solutions globally.
The introduction of Dragon Ambient eXperience (DAX) Copilot is a significant step in leveraging AI to address the administrative burden placed on healthcare professionals. By automating clinical documentation and reducing time-consuming tasks, the application can enhance efficiency and reduce burnout among physicians, ultimately leading to better patient care.
The healthcare industry’s increasing adoption of AI-powered solutions indicates the recognition of the potential benefits to both clinicians and patients. With the power of AI copilots and the ongoing advancements in technology, healthcare providers can look forward to a future where administrative tasks are streamlined, allowing them to dedicate more time to patient care.
