MGMA Business Solutions: Harnessing the Power of AI to Enhance Healthcare Delivery

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In this MGMA Business Solutions Podcast episode, host Daniel Williams welcomes Dr. Bob Murry, Chief Medical Officer at NextGen Healthcare. The discussion explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in optimizing provider efficiency and improving patient care. Dr. Murry shares his unique perspective, drawing from his extensive experience in both clinical practice and healthcare IT.

Key Takeaways:

• AI as a transformative tool: Dr. Murry emphasizes AI's role in streamlining provider workflows, particularly through ambient visit documentation, which reduces administrative burdens and improves patient care.
• Addressing healthcare inefficiencies: AI offers practical solutions to tackle inefficiencies, variability, and inequities in the U.S. healthcare system, leading to enhanced provider efficiency and reduced burnout.
• Ethical AI implementation: Dr. Murry highlights the importance of transparency, regulation, and ongoing monitoring to ensure the ethical use of AI in healthcare, address potential biases, and safeguard patient trust.
• Bridging gaps with AI: The future of AI in healthcare holds promise for connecting evidence-based research with clinical practice, extending patient education, and enhancing treatment plans beyond office visits.

Upcoming Webinar:
NextGen Healthcare will sponsor an upcoming MGMA webinar titled "Is AI the new easy button for delivering care?" This webinar – scheduled for September 26, 2024, at 1 pm ET (12 pm CT, 11 am MT, 10 am PT) – is eligible for ACMPE, ACHE (live only), CPE (live only), PDC (live only) and CEU credit, and will be made available as a recording.

Resources:

• NextGen Healthcare
• NextGen Webinar on September 26

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