MedCity News May 2, 2021
Craig Limoli

Microsoft was wise to acquire Nuance as a way to reach physicians where they are. But is voice the right approach to addressing the shortcomings of EHR systems?

Microsoft was wise to acquire Nuance as a way to reach physicians where they are. It opens a path to bring advanced technologies to the most important aspect of our healthcare system: physicians providing care to patients. This is also a space that desperately needs innovation- EHR systems are reported as a top source of clinician burnout and have failed to deliver their promised efficiency improvements. But is voice the right approach to addressing the shortcomings of EHR systems?

There is compelling evidence that ambient voice technology is an important part of...

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Topics: EMR / EHR, Health IT, Mergers & Acquisitions / JV, Physician, Primary care, Provider, Technology, Trends, Voice Assistant
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