For many independent medical providers across Colorado, the day rarely ends when the last patient leaves. Hours are often spent catching up on documentation — a task that eats into personal time and contributes to burnout. Research shows that 89 percent of providers regularly spend over 30 minutes after hours just on charting. This administrative burden is a significant pain point, but technology is making it easier than ever to reduce it.

AI-powered documentation tools built into your Electronic Health Record (EHR) system help independent practices save hours each week. These tools address one of the biggest time drains in your day, allowing you to focus more on patient care and less on administrative work.

Reclaim your evenings by reducing charting time

Repetitive charting is a major source of frustration. Nearly half of all providers spend over a quarter of their workday on documentation alone. This is time that could be better spent building patient relationships or simply recharging. AI-powered note-taking offers a direct path to greater efficiency.

Imagine finishing a patient visit and having a structured, accurate clinical note already generated. AI tools can capture and transcribe your encounters in real time, automatically creating structured SOAP notes. This significantly cuts down on manual data entry and editing. In fact, 48 percent of providers report that AI has already helped them reduce after-hours charting. For independent providers, this reclaimed time is invaluable, supporting better work-life balance and lowering the risk of burnout.

Enhance clinical accuracy and patient safety

Beyond saving time, AI-powered documentation also improves the quality of care you deliver. By automating note transcription and organization, these tools help reduce the potential for human error. An integrated EHR with AI capabilities keeps all patient information — history, notes, and data — consolidated in one place.

This single source of truth gives you a complete view of each patient, supporting more confident clinical decision-making. Some advanced systems, like Tebra’s AI Note Assist, can even suggest relevant ICD-10 codes based on your documentation, helping streamline the billing process and improve coding accuracy. This not only promotes patient safety but also ensures your practice is appropriately reimbursed for the care you provide.

A modern EHR puts the focus back on patients

The right EHR should do more than store patient records; it should actively support your workflow. For independent practices, that means simplifying everyday tasks like scheduling, billing, prescribing, and communicating with patients.

When your EHR includes AI-powered tools, you can shift your focus from the computer screen back to the patient in front of you. Ambient AI charting — technology that captures conversations in real time — lets you have natural interactions while ensuring every important detail is recorded accurately. This enhances the patient experience and strengthens the provider-patient relationship.

Solutions built for private practices, such as Tebra AI Note Assist, automate documentation directly within your existing EHR workflow. They keep you in control while handling the most time-consuming parts of note creation, freeing you up to focus on what matters most: caring for your patients. A smarter EHR doesn’t just improve your documentation — it gives you back your time and helps you build a more efficient,
patient-focused practice.

Tebra is proud to be a preferred partner of the Colorado Medical Society, dedicated to empowering independent practices across the state. As a trusted partner of the Colorado Medical Society, Tebra is pleased to offer CMS members an exclusive 10% discount off individual module subscriptions. 

Learn more at www.tebra.com.