Microsoft's AI 'copilot' takes off with Epic as UNC Health, Lifespan Expand Tech to more Doctors

UNC Health, in collaboration with Epic, Microsoft, and Nuance, is expanding its usage of AI technology to streamline clinical documentation. After piloting the DAX Copilot tool with a small group of physicians, UNC Health plans to roll out the AI-based clinical scribe technology to more providers, joining 150 other health systems in deploying it at scale. The initiative aims to reduce administrative burdens on physicians, particularly amidst the surge in digital patient messages during the COVID-19 pandemic. UNC Health's proactive approach reflects its commitment to leveraging innovative solutions to enhance provider wellbeing and improve patient care.