The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) has launched the AI-Enabled General Practice Initiative.
A groundbreaking initiative, designed to integrate and test AI-powered scribing in general practice, aims to automate documentation, improve operational efficiency, and reduce administrative tasks for clinicians, ultimately enhancing primary care delivery.
The Ambient Scribe Pilot is the first phase of the AI-Enabled General Practice Initiative. This phase introduces ambient scribe technology to selected general practices to assess its impact on clinician workload, patient experience, and service provision.
Selected for their diverse teams of general practitioners (GPs), 14 practices, selected via an EOI, will serve as flagship sites, setting new standards in both patient care and practice management.
“This initiative ultimately aims to establish a scalable framework for adoption of AI Scribing in general practice, supporting long-term sustainability and viability across the region.” said HNECC PHN Chief Executive Officer Richard Nankervis.
He further added, practices, showcasing the value of AI scribing, and serving as beacons of innovation. This initiative underscores the transformative potential of AI in healthcare.”
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