02/11/2025
A fascinating glimpse into what’s possible when AI supports, not replaces, clinicians.
A recent study found that when doctors used an ambient AI scribe to handle their documentation, burnout levels fell significantly over 30 days.
• Doctors who used an AI scribe (which listens and drafts notes during visits) felt noticeably less burned out.
• Burnout dropped from 52% to 39% after just 30 days across multiple clinics.
• Clinicians spent less time on paperwork and more time with patients.
• They reported feeling less mentally exhausted and more focused during visits.
• The takeaway: AI can ease the emotional and administrative load on healthcare workers — not by replacing them, but by giving them space to care better.
This is what real innovation in healthcare looks like.
This quality improvement study examines whether ambient artificial intelligence (AI) scribes are associated with reductions in clinician administrative burden and burnout.
