Epic EMR Software has revolutionized the patient care experience and empowered clinicians like never before. Last week, the EHR Software vendor rolled out new AI-powered tools, strengthening its AI capabilities to streamline processes and alleviate physician burnout. Clinician burnout is on the rise in the USA, leading to emotional exhaustion due to heavy workloads, long working hours, and inefficient workflows.
2026 AI Charting Functionality in Epic Systems
The built-in feature in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Software is a real-time helper for clinicians. The AI tool listens, drafts notes, and even suggests appropriate orders like labs, imaging, and tests based on the discussion. Users can now benefit from simplified documentation and better accuracy.
When the healthcare provider knows that the AI charting tool in Epic EMR Software is in action, they can give undivided attention to their patients, and it also takes off their cognitive load. The growing set of AI features by the Epic system aims to have large healthcare benefits for patients, clinicians, and hospitals.
Smart Assistance for Clinicians at the Point of Care with AI Charting
Healthcare moves fast, and clinicians often feel like they’re racing against the clock. That’s where AI Charting, part of Epic EHR Software’s broader platform Art, is making a real difference. Instead of spending extra time typing notes after a visit, providers can focus on the conversation while the EMR system drafts the note in the background. It can even suggest common orders like labs or medications—and line them up for review, so nothing important gets missed. The clinician is always in control, but the heavy lifting feels lighter.
What makes this especially helpful is how personal it can be. Doctors can simply speak up and ask for changes, like turning a section into bullet points, and the note adjusts instantly. It feels less like fighting a computer and more like working with a helpful assistant. Epic EMR Software also built this tool side-by-side with physicians from different specialties, shaping it around real-world workflows rather than theoretical ones.
Meanwhile, Art’s Insights feature is helping providers swiftly scan key patient details before a visit, pulling together important information into a clear summary. With millions of uses each month, it’s clear that these tools are becoming part of everyday care. This gives clinicians a little more breathing room so they can spend more energy where it truly matters: with their patients.
Enhanced RCM with AI Feature in Epic EMR Software
Penny is an AI feature designed to automate and streamline Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) and tedious billing processes for hospitals. Penny is leveraged by more than 200 healthcare organizations to simplify medical billing and coding, leading to 20% decrease in denials.
Epic EHR Software’s Penny is a breakthrough feature that can enable healthcare organizations to get paid faster and improve their overall financial health.
Engaged and Satisfied Patients with Emmie
Keeping all facets of healthcare in mind, the AI-propelled Emmie tool within the MyChart Patient Portal EMR Software can enhance patient experiences. Emmie assists the patient from the get-go, from appointment scheduling, comprehending bills, and generating statements. Emmie also guides patients by letting them know why they owe, providing better financial transparency and clarity. Any billing-related issues or queries can be efficiently handled by Emmie – Streamlining front-desk processes and keeping patients satisfied with better services.
Epic EMR Software has taken proactive steps in releasing AI tools to grapple with burnout, keep care teams and patients satisfied alike.
