How does Opie AI actually perform when it's time to document the real-life moments that unfold in a pediatric exam room? To shed some light on this, Dr. Nick Jernigan, a board-certified pediatrician from KidzCare Pediatrics in Hampstead, North Carolina, joined the PediaTricks Podcast.

What does pediatric AI actually mean to the clinicians who rely on it every day? In the field of pediatrics, where developing trusted, long-term relationships with patients and families is crucial, the burden of documentation can take time and attention away from what matters most: providing high-quality care that supports children now and sets the stage for lifelong health.

AI use in patient care documentation jumped from 38% in 2023 to 66% in 2024. One of the most promising developments is the emergence of the AI scribe, the modern evolution of a centuries-old role.

Simply defined, vendor consolidation in healthcare IT is the process of reducing the number of vendors you engage with, while carefully choosing partners who can still fulfill all or most of your needs.