Use of Ambient AI Scribes to Reduce Administrative Burden and Professional Burnout: A Multicenter Quality Improvement Study
10/2/2025 • JAMA Network Open • License: CC BY
Anderson, M.
Abstract
This quality improvement study of 263 clinicians across 6 health care systems found that after 30 days of using an ambient AI scribe, burnout decreased significantly from 51.9% to 38.8%. The odds of experiencing burnout were 74% lower. The study also found significant improvements in cognitive task load, time spent documenting after hours, and clinicians' ability to focus on patients.
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Clinical implications
In a multicenter study, ambient AI scribes were associated with a significant reduction in clinician burnout (51.9% to 38.8% in 30 days) and administrative task load. This suggests AI tools can meaningfully improve professional well-being and allow for more focused patient care.
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