Kaiser Permanente Strikes Deal with Physicians to Use AI Copilot from Nabla Amid Worker Strike
Yesterday marked a historic moment in the healthcare industry as 75,000 workers at Kaiser Permanente embarked on a three-day strike to protest understaffing, burnout, and low wages. This massive walkout sets a record for the biggest healthcare strike in U.S. history. However, amidst this labor action, Kaiser Permanente’s physician division has inked a deal with Nabla, an AI healthcare startup from Paris. The partnership aims to provide an AI assistant to doctors and other clinicians within their network, reducing the amount of time spent on administrative tasks.
What is Nabla’s Copilot?
Nabla’s Copilot is an AI-powered virtual assistant designed to help clinicians with their workload. It listens to conversations and transcribes them into written notes, making it easier for doctors to focus on patient care rather than paperwork. The service was launched in March of this year and has already shown promising results. During the pilot phase, doctors were able to cut out 1.5 hours of administrative time per day using Copilot.
How Will Nabla’s Deal Impact Healthcare Workers?
The deal between Kaiser Permanente and Nabla marks a significant shift towards incorporating AI into healthcare. By reducing the burden of administrative tasks, clinicians will be able to devote more time to direct patient care. This not only improves the quality of care but also helps alleviate burnout among healthcare professionals.
Nabla’s Background and Funding
Nabla was founded by Lebrun, a seasoned entrepreneur with a background in virtual assistants and natural language processing. His previous startups include VirtuOz, which he sold to Nuance in 2013, and Wit.ai, which was acquired by Facebook in 2015. Nabla has raised just under $23 million from investors, including Tony Fadell and Firstminute Capital.
The Future of Healthcare: AI-Powered Solutions
As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, it’s clear that AI-powered solutions like Nabla’s Copilot will play a vital role in improving patient outcomes. By streamlining administrative tasks and enabling clinicians to focus on high-value activities, these technologies have the potential to revolutionize the way we deliver care.
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