LUGPA 2024 Enduring CME Program: Emerging Technologies to Advance Urologic Care in 2025-LUGPA 2024 CME Program Part 4

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Dr. Patel from Atlanta Urology shared insights on integrating AI and automation in practice management to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Joining him were his administrative team members, including Mark Thompson, Candice Sanka, and Alicia Davis, who discussed various AI applications they've implemented. They highlighted the use of robotic process automation (RPA) for administrative tasks like billing, reducing headcount by 10% while increasing scalability, reliability, and accuracy.<br /><br />The team also demonstrated AI-driven conversational tools for patient communication, such as pre-op and post-op calls, which greatly improved operational efficiency and patient satisfaction. Additionally, AI scribes have streamlined the documentation process for physicians, reducing time spent on notes and enhancing note quality, which translates to better coding and saved costs.<br /><br />Overall, the presentation emphasized how AI and automation can transform healthcare practices by optimizing operations, improving patient interactions, and elevating the quality of documentation, ultimately reducing physician burnout and increasing job satisfaction. Attendees were encouraged to explore these technologies to improve their own practices.

Keywords

AI in healthcare

practice management

robotic process automation

patient communication

AI scribes

operational efficiency

physician burnout