Building on a pilot that began a little over one year ago, UW Health in the first six months of 2025 expanded its artificial intelligence-powered notetaking program to 400 providers, The Capital Times reports.
The technology records and transcribes conversations between patients and providers during medical visits, and the transcriptions are used to generate clinical notes for the patient’s electronic health records. The program is designed to allow physicians to give patients their full attention and reduce their administrative burden.
Initially built for primary care, the tool has now been deployed across 22 specialties, including surgical and ambulatory care.
Patients must consent to allowing ambient listening tools at the start of a medical visit per state law. Dr. Joel Gordon, UW Health’s chief medical information officer, said around 99.5% of patients agree to using the technology when visiting providers with the tool.
This year’s expansion reflects broader UW Health efforts to enhance patient care and reduce physician burnout.
