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University of Iowa Health Care

Nabla ambient clinical documentation

University of Iowa Health Care reported a greater than 30% reduction in burnout scores after deploying Nabla

WorkingCompany's own claim

Problem

Clinical documentation contributed to physician burnout and diverted attention from patients during visits.

Approach

The health system piloted Nabla and launched systemwide use in September 2024. The tool listened to consultations and generated draft notes. Clinicians reviewed the notes before incorporating them into medical records.

Results

greater than 30%reduction in overall burnout scores recorded at 30 and 90 days using the Stanford professional fulfillment index, per the health systemCompany's own claim[1]

220,000estimated patient encounters using ambient documentation since systemwide launchCompany's own claim[1]

2.6 hoursaverage weekly perceived saving in after-hours documentation reported by usersCompany's own claim[1]

Takeaway

Clinicians retained responsibility for note accuracy. Reported time savings reflected users' perceptions.

Sources

New reason to use AI ambient documentation: Patients like it
American Medical Association30 Jun 2025News article

Source summaries

[1]American Medical Association30 Jun 2025

Iowa physician Jason Misurac described Nabla's deployment and internal survey results. He reported estimated encounter volume, perceived time savings and reduced burnout scores.

Full details are in the original sources.

Added 1 Nov 2026 · Updated 1 Nov 2026