Documentation overload is eroding provider work-life balance, but AI for medical practices is already providing relief.

In Tebra’s free webinar, “Chart less, live more: Reclaim your time with AI,” Hannah Abrams, Product Marketing Manager, and Cait Batzinger, Principal Product Manager, used survey data from over 100 providers to reveal the gap between AI’s potential and current adoption — and showed practical ways to bridge it.

Watch the webinar recording below to learn what they uncovered, and review our guide below for strategies to start using.

Most independent providers see the value in AI — 68% of providers say it could improve their medical practice — yet only 37% are using it. The primary barrier isn’t lack of interest; 48% say a lack of understanding is holding them back.

You don’t have to be an early adopter to benefit. As Batzinger put it, “You’re not alone in being cautiously curious, and you’re not behind either. Being thoughtful about this is exactly the right approach.”

AI’s most useful role in independent practices is practical: handling the tedious admin work that eats into your evenings.

“We’re really focused on helping providers reduce their mental load and gain more time back,” said Abrams.

Today’s most effective use cases include:

These tools don’t make clinical decisions (yet), but they act as digital assistants, giving you back the time and mental space to focus on patient care. 

Charting is necessary, but it’s also one of the biggest drains on provider time and energy.

According to Tebra’s research, 88% of providers say repetitive documentation is their top time-waster and 89% spend more than 30 minutes after hours finishing charts. Even more telling: 53% spend over 90 minutes daily on documentation, with 41% dedicating more than a quarter of their workday to notes.

But providers already using AI for documentation are seeing meaningful results.

Early adopters report saving 30+ minutes per day and reducing after-hours work. Over half report less after-hours charting, and 89% say they’ve had positive or neutral experiences.

Most importantly, clinicians stay in control — through AI drafts that you review and approve. The result? Less “pajama time” charting and more balance in your day.

Skeptical about AI in your practice? You’re not alone. Cost, privacy, workflow disruption, and accuracy are top concerns for providers considering adopting AI.

But as Batzinger shared during the webinar, these concerns can be addressed with a thoughtful approach:

You don’t have to start big — you just have to be deliberate.

Not all AI is built for medical practices. The best tools fit your workflow, protect patient data, and give you the final say.

Here’s what to prioritize:

Tebra’s AI Note Assist exemplifies this approach. It listens ambiently during patient visits, drafts structured SOAP notes, and lets you review and edit before finalizing. 

 As Jennifer Sigler, WHNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, shared, “I got to go home early yesterday because of AI Note Assist.”

Nearly 94% of patients consult online reviews when choosing a provider. But responding to those reviews, especially across multiple platforms, takes time most practices don’t have.

That’s where AI can step in again.

Tebra’s AI Review Replies and AI Review Insights tools help you stay responsive without adding to your workload:

Early adopters are accepting more than 80% of AI-generated replies — requiring little to no editing before posting.

AI doesn’t require overhauling your medical practice. Start with one use case that saves 10 minutes daily — documentation is often the best place to begin.

You’re not late to the game. Most providers are still exploring what’s possible.

Watch the full webinar to see these tools in action.

Download the webinar slides here to further discover how to reduce charting time, reclaim your personal time, and ease burnout.