UW Health expands AI use during patient visits

UW Health expands AI use during patient visits

UW Health describes the AI technology as "an ambient listening tool".

UW Health to expand use of AI tool in 2025

This AI technology is an ambient listening tool that can record, transcribe, and analyze the discussion a health care provider and patient have during an appointment.

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A California health tech company is letting AI run medical visits, from intake to diagnosis

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