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This month, artificial intelligence officially stepped into my practice with Abridge through Epic—and the impact has been immediate.

What’s Different?
The Patient’s Voice, Unfiltered
For the first time, my notes reflect what my patients say—not just my interpretation. Instead of brief summarizing, I now see rich, colorful details:
“I can walk out to the barn and back, about 100 yards.”
“My legs aren’t worth a damn.”
It’s like having a neutral observer ensuring every nuance makes it into the chart.
More Listening, Less Typing
Freed from note-taking and microphone dictation, I can be fully present. I engage more, listen deeper, and focus entirely on my patient—because AI captures the details for me.
Massive Time Saver
In just two weeks, my workday has shrunk by over an hour per day. That means home for dinner, less after-hours charting, and a better quality of life.

What’s Improving?
AI That Learns Quickly
At first, my notes missed key discussions—like the risks of MS medications. Two weeks in? It’s now seamlessly documenting them. So who’s adapting faster—the AI or me?
A “Wow” Moment
AI even caught a subtle joke:
“Humorously, his wife might disagree about his memory.”
The patient and I were stunned—and maybe a little freaked out. It’s artificial intelligence, after all.

What’s the Catch?
A brief delay in note generation left me wondering: Is my entire appointment floating in the cloud? Also, after a year of AI learning my approach to care, I can’t help but ask… could I be replaced??