January 5, 2026
Whitepaper: A Guide for Evaluating the Impact of Ambient AI on Clinicians
A first of its kind, peer-reviewed study published in JAMA Network Open provides compelling evidence for what anecdotal reports previously suggested: ambient AI not only reduces documentation burden – it improves clinician well-being.
Led by Yale School of Medicine and conducted across six health systems, the study used a validated survey tool to measure cognitive load, burnout and patient-centered care. Results showed:
- 25% drop in burnout,
- 37% reduction in cognitive load, and
- 31% rise in attention given directly to patients.
This guide explains the study’s design, the Abridge Clinician Survey methodology and how hospitals can apply similar research to evaluate AI’s real-world impact.
What’s Inside:
- Summary of findings from Yale’s ambient AI study,
- Explanation of key clinical metrics used to assess effectiveness, and
- A blueprint for running additional studies.
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