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600 - Clinical Evidence at Your Fingertips: AI, Scribes, and the Future of Medical Documentation
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- Talking HealthTech
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- Apr 22, 2026
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- 3921
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Summary
In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Dr Max Mollenkopf is joined by Dr Tom Kelly to unpack the evolution of Heidi , an AI-powered clinical documentation tool, from its early experimentation in general practice to its growing presence across health systems globally. The conversation traces the realities of building in digital health, including early missteps, product pivots, and the challenge of finding meaningful product-market fit in a complex and highly regulated environment. The discussion goes beyond surface-level AI hype to examine how tools like Heidi are being shaped by real clinical workflows. It explores the practical challenges of integrating with existing practice management systems, navigating regulatory frameworks across different regions, and competing in an increasingly crowded international market. There is also a focus on the rise of AI-powered clinical scribing, the role of large language models, and how these technologies are changing the day-to-day experience of clinicians. Alongside the technical and commercial considerations, the episode reflects on broader questions facing the sector, including safety, interoperability, and the cost of scaling AI in healthcare. It also looks ahead to emerging use cases such as real-time evidence retrieval and patient-facing applications, offering a grounded perspective on where AI is delivering value today and where it may have the greatest impact in the future. Key Takeaways ✨ Product evolution and lessons learned Heidi started as a triage and workflow automation tool and shifted focus to clinical AI scribing in response to market needs and advancements in AI models. 💬 Integration and interoperability challenges Integrating with practice management systems remains complex and highly dependent on regional vendo…