Microsoft has announced its latest innovation in the healthcare sector – Dragon Copilot, an AI-powered system designed to help clinicians streamline their documentation and reduce administrative burdens. The system combines Nuance’s voice-dictating technology with ambient listening capabilities.
Dragon Copilot offers dictation and ambient listening features specifically tailored for clinical settings. Its AI assistant can search trusted medical content sources, automate tasks such as conversational orders and referral letters, and even summarize patient notes. According to Microsoft, this new system aims to “free clinicians from much of the administrative burden” in healthcare.
Microsoft’s own surveys have shown that clinicians using Nuance technology have experienced reduced burnout, with 93% of patients reporting a better overall experience. This is part of a growing trend among companies offering AI tools for healthcare settings, including Google Cloud and Nambla’s OpenAI Whisper-powered medical transcription software.
To address potential risks associated with generative AI in healthcare, Microsoft emphasizes its commitment to developing responsible AI by design. The company claims that Dragon Copilot’s capabilities are built on secure data estates and incorporate clinical safeguards to ensure accurate and safe AI outputs.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/news/622528/microsoft-dragon-copilot-ai-healthcare-assistant