AI scribes have seen rapid growth in the healthcare market over the past year, but reliable data on their actual performance is still hard to come by. Much of the available information comes from vendor claims, leaving a gap in independent, real-world assessments.

In this episode of "Podnosis," Fierce Healthcare's Emma Beavins sits down with Caroline Pearson, executive director of the Peterson Health Technology Institute, which recently released one of the first reports examining how AI scribes impact provider burnout, after-hours work, and their return on investment. 

To learn more about the topics in this episode: 
Early evaluation of AI scribes finds decreased burnout but limited financial ROI
2025 outlook: What's next for AI scribes and virtual care
Adoption of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Delivery Systems: Early Applications and Impacts

AI scribes have seen rapid growth in the healthcare market over the past year, but reliable data on their actual performance is still hard to come by. Much of the available information comes from vendor claims, leaving a gap in independent, real-world assessments.
In this episode of "Podnosis," Fierce Healthcare's Emma Beavins sits down with Caroline Pearson, executive director of the Peterson Health Technology Institute, which recently released one of the first reports examining how AI scribes impact provider burnout, after-hours work, and their return on investment.&nbsp;
To learn more about the topics in this episode:&nbsp;
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<li><a href="https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/ai-and-machine-learning/early-evaluation-ai-scribes-finds-decreased-burnout-limited-financial-roi">Early evaluation of AI scribes finds decreased burnout but limited financial ROI</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/ai-and-machine-learning/2025-outlook-whats-next-ai-scribes-and-virtual-care">2025 outlook: What's next for AI scribes and virtual care</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phti.org/ai-adoption-early-applications-impacts/">Adoption of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Delivery Systems: Early Applications and Impacts</a></li>
</ul>

Podnosis: the pulse of the healthcare industry. Every week, journalists from Fierce Healthcare dive into some of the industry’s biggest trends. We talk to the experts about what’s important now so you can prep for the future. Hear about all things healthcare, from physician practices to hospital chains and insurance giants—and those that mix all three—plus the tech they use, disruptors looking to compete and people moving the sector forward. Follow Podnosis on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or wherever you get your podcasts.

Podnosis: the pulse of the healthcare industry. Every week, journalists from Fierce Healthcare dive into some of the industry’s biggest trends. We talk to the experts about what’s important now so you can prep for the future. Hear about all things healthcare, from physician practices to hospital chains and insurance giants—and those that mix all three—plus the tech they use, disruptors looking to compete and people moving the sector forward. Follow Podnosis on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or wherever you get your podcasts.

Podnosis

Podnosis: the pulse of the healthcare industry. Every week, journalists from Fierce Healthcare dive into some of the industry’s biggest trends. We talk to the experts about what’s important now so you can prep for the future. Hear about all things healthcare, from physician practices to hospital chains and insurance giants—and those that mix all three—plus the tech they use, disruptors looking to compete and people moving the sector forward. Follow Podnosis on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or wherever you get your podcasts.

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