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Ambience CEO Nikhil Buduma on AI in Clinical Workflows

Healthcare
United States
Started March 5, 2026

a16z general partner Julie Yoo talks with Nikhil Buduma, CEO and cofounder of Ambience Healthcare, to discuss how AI is transforming clinical workflows. They cover the early days of deep learning, why Ambience started by running a medical practice before building a platform company, and what it takes to achieve high clinician adoption rates at major academic medical centers. They also dig into the challenge of building products when AI capabilities change every few months, the real ROI that's...

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Investing in AI for healthcare can yield substantial ROI, but it requires long-term commitment and adaptation to fast-changing technologies.
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The focus on AI in clinical settings may overshadow the need for human judgment and intuition in patient care.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 5, 2026
Clinician adoption rates of AI tools are influenced by training and support, which need to be prioritized for successful integration.
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AI in clinical workflows significantly improves efficiency and reduces clinician burnout, enhancing patient care overall.
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The rapid evolution of AI technology creates uncertainty and may lead to inconsistent quality in clinical workflows.
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