At Neurology Associates of Texas, providing exceptional patient care has always been the priority. Led by Dr. Kishori, Chief Medical Officer and practice owner, the practice specializes in managing complex neurological disorders. With over 14 years of experience, Dr. Kishori and her team continuously seek ways to enhance efficiency without compromising quality of care.
The Challenge: Inefficient and Time-Consuming Clinical Documentation
Like many neurology practices, ensuring complete and accurate documentation while maintaining patient focus can be challenging. Before adopting SteerNotes, the documentation process involved multiple steps:
- Transcription services required extensive review and manual edits to ensure accuracy.
- Direct dictation software enabled voice-to-text input but still required recalling past discussions, structuring notes, and making corrections.
- Documentation often extended beyond clinic hours, adding extra workload for the care team.
With the complexity of neurological cases, Neurology Associates of Texas sought a solution to streamline documentation while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
The Solution: Implementing AI-Powered Clinical Documentation
To improve documentation workflows, Neurology Associates of Texas implemented SteerNotes, an AI-powered ambient documentation tool designed to capture, structure, and complete notes in real time—reducing administrative effort without disrupting patient interactions
Real-Time Documentation with Improved Accuracy
SteerNotes automatically captures full patient conversations, ensuring that key details—including patient history, medications, orders, and diagnostic plans—are recorded accurately. This eliminates the need for manual recall or transcription.
“With SteerNotes, all patient interactions are captured in real time. There is no need to recall discussions after the visit, and the accuracy is significantly better than traditional transcription services.” – Dr. Kishori
More Efficient Clinical Workflows
SteerNotes helps structure notes into discrete fields, categorizing medications, lab orders, and follow-up instructions. This automation enhances efficiency and ensures that documentation is completed within the visit itself.
“Previously, I had to type or dictate notes after visits, which delayed my ability to finalize documentation. SteerNotes ensures that all relevant details are captured and summarized efficiently, allowing my staff to complete follow-ups in real time.”
Reducing After-Hours Documentation
One of the most significant benefits was the reduction in after-hours charting:
- Before SteerNotes: One to two additional hours of documentation each evening.
- After SteerNotes: Documentation is completed during patient encounters, eliminating extra work outside clinic hours.
“With SteerNotes, I no longer have to spend evenings documenting notes. My workflow is more efficient, allowing me to focus on patient care while ensuring timely and complete documentation.”
The Broader Impact: AI’s Role in Clinical Decision-Making and Research
Beyond documentation, Dr. Kishori sees AI as an asset for improving clinical decision-making and streamlining patient management. AI-powered documentation tools provide a structured, data-driven approach to capturing patient interactions, which can support large-scale research efforts and enhance treatment protocols.
She also highlighted AI’s potential in patient engagement, particularly in facilitating timely follow-ups and optimizing care coordination through automated messaging and reminders.
“AI is not replacing physicians—it is enhancing our ability to deliver care more efficiently, improve documentation accuracy, and ultimately provide better patient outcomes.”
Results and Key Takeaways for Implementing SteerNotes
Neurology Associates of Texas experienced:
- 75% reduction in documentation time
- Improved accuracy in clinical notes
- More time for patient care, less time spent on administrative tasks
- Enhanced efficiency in patient follow-ups and care coordination
- Elimination of after-hours documentation
By adopting AI-powered documentation, Neurology Associates of Texas has streamlined workflows, reduced administrative burdens, and enhanced documentation quality—all while maintaining a patient-first approach.
The shift to SteerNotes underscores the growing role of AI in optimizing clinical efficiency and enhancing provider well-being in modern healthcare settings.
