RFI - Clinical Ambient Scribing
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFSAC FREDERICK (36C10X)FREDERICK, MD, 21703, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/04fe622186044df4a0c5d88c7784c052/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking information on a cloud-based ambient scribe solution that utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to transcribe clinical encounters and generate notes. The proposed system must integrate seamlessly with the VA's Electronic Health Record (EHR) to streamline documentation processes, allowing providers to initiate recording without manual entry of patient information and enabling near real-time generation of draft clinical documentation. This initiative aims to enhance clinical efficiency, support billing coding, reduce alert fatigue, and improve the overall patient experience while alleviating provider burnout. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses by November 1, 2024, and can contact Brian N. Ballard at brian.ballard@va.gov or Carey M. Kauzlarich at Carey.Kauzlarich@va.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Brian N Ballard
    brian.ballard@va.gov
    Carey M Kauzlarich
    Carey.Kauzlarich@va.gov
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    RFI Clinical Ambient Scribing FY25.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking input on a cloud-based ambient scribe solution that utilizes AI technology for transcribing clinical encounters and generating notes. The proposed system should integrate seamlessly with the VA’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) to facilitate efficient documentation processes without requiring manual entry of patient information. It is designed to function effectively in various clinical settings, even those with poor connectivity, and allows providers to edit generated notes before finalizing them in the EHR. The VA is particularly interested in additional AI capabilities that enhance clinical efficiency, support coding for billing, minimize alert fatigue, and ultimately improve the patient experience while reducing provider burnout. Responses to this RFI are requested by November 1, 2024, and interested parties are encouraged to provide concise answers to the specified questions about their capabilities and readiness to operate within federal compliance standards. The document emphasizes that this RFI is for information gathering only and does not constitute a commitment to contract or procure services from respondents.
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