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- 70% of clinicians using AI tools like Dragon Copilot report reduced burnout, while 62% say they are less likely to leave their jobs.
- Clinicians save an average of five minutes per patient encounter using Microsoft’s AI-driven documentation solutions.
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Microsoft Corp MSFT is launching Dragon Copilot, an AI assistant designed to streamline clinical workflows by combining voice dictation, ambient listening, and generative AI.
Built as part of Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare, the tool aims to reduce administrative burdens and enhance patient care.
Joe Petro, corporate vice president of Microsoft Health and Life Sciences Solutions and Platforms, emphasized AI's role in reducing administrative tasks for clinicians. "With Dragon Copilot, we are introducing the first unified voice AI experience, leveraging our decades-long expertise to improve provider wellness and financial outcomes," he said.
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Dr. R. Hal Baker, senior vice president and chief digital officer at WellSpan Health, highlighted how Dragon Copilot integrates into Microsoft's AI ecosystem to enhance patient experiences while streamlining clinician workflows. "It's a game-changer," he said.
The AI assistant builds on the success of Microsoft's Dragon Medical One (DMO) and Dragon Ambient eXperience (DAX).
In the past month alone, DAX has facilitated over 3 million ambient patient conversations across 600 healthcare organizations.
Clinicians using these technologies report saving five minutes per patient encounter, with 70% experiencing reduced burnout and 62% less likely to leave their jobs. Meanwhile, 93% of patients have reported an improved overall experience.
Dragon Copilot offers key features such as:
- Streamlined Documentation: Automated note-taking, speech recognition and personalized text formatting in multiple languages.
- Information Retrieval: AI-powered medical searches from trusted sources.
- Task Automation: AI-generated referral letters, clinical summaries and after-visit notes.
Dragon Copilot is designed for use in ambulatory, inpatient and emergency care settings.
It will be available in the U.S. and Canada in May, with expansion to the U.K., Germany, France and the Netherlands. Microsoft also plans to introduce Dragon Copilot to additional global markets.
Price Action: MSFT stock is down 0.65% at $394.42 at the last check Monday.
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