Medical Transcription Could Be Part of the AI Revolution

Based in Texas, Dr. Anthony Amoroso is an ER physician practicing at a Level II trauma center in Bryan. He is also credentialed to work at several critical-access hospitals in the area. In addition to his work as a physician, Dr. Anthony Amoroso is the founder and owner of Brazos Valley Charting, a medical-chart transcription service, where he has employed over 200 people since 2007.

Medical transcription has long played a critical role in healthcare. Keeping accurate and updated records of patient procedures is an essential part of treatment. Like all industries, medical transcription has seen major changes in recent years in response to technological advances. With the advent of tablets and laptops, electronic health records (EHR) systems are improving rapidly and much to the benefit of patient outcomes.

The field of medical transcription has seen steady growth, and as EHR systems become ubiquitous, demand for transcription services will only continue to expand. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a reality in many fields and has made some initial incursions into medical transcription, with “bots” able to collect medical information from patients who are using mobile apps. Though this technology still has a way to go. the future of medical transcription is seen as increasingly electronic.