The Future of Practice Management: Rebuilding the AI-Native EHR (ft. Paul Brient @ athenahealth)
Thu Feb 05 2026
Learn how athenahealth is building the AI-native EHR to reduce clinician burnout. Paul Brient shares insights on ambient dictation and revenue cycle management.
Episode Resources
athenaOne: All-in-One Health SoftwarePaul Brient, Chief Product Officer Profileathenahealth Ambient NotesTraditional electronic health records often feel like a digital burden rather than a helpful tool. Paul Brient, Chief Product and Operations Officer at athenahealth, joins the show to discuss how they are transforming the industry by building an AI-native EHR designed specifically for the modern ambulatory setting.
Paul shares the evolution of athenahealth from an OBGYN startup to a multi-billion dollar platform supporting 170,000 providers. We explore how ambient dictation is moving beyond simple transcription to automate clinical orders and significantly reduce clinician burnout. By leveraging data-driven insights, athenahealth is helping independent practices remain competitive through streamlined revenue cycle management and integrated patient engagement tools.
If you are a healthcare leader or clinician looking to reclaim your "pajama time" and understand the future of clinical documentation, this episode is for you. Learn how to navigate the AI hype cycle and implement technology that offers real, incremental value to your daily workflow.
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Learn how athenahealth is building the AI-native EHR to reduce clinician burnout. Paul Brient shares insights on ambient dictation and revenue cycle management. Episode Resources athenaOne: All-in-One Health SoftwarePaul Brient, Chief Product Officer Profileathenahealth Ambient NotesTraditional electronic health records often feel like a digital burden rather than a helpful tool. Paul Brient, Chief Product and Operations Officer at athenahealth, joins the show to discuss how they are transforming the industry by building an AI-native EHR designed specifically for the modern ambulatory setting. Paul shares the evolution of athenahealth from an OBGYN startup to a multi-billion dollar platform supporting 170,000 providers. We explore how ambient dictation is moving beyond simple transcription to automate clinical orders and significantly reduce clinician burnout. By leveraging data-driven insights, athenahealth is helping independent practices remain competitive through streamlined revenue cycle management and integrated patient engagement tools. If you are a healthcare leader or clinician looking to reclaim your "pajama time" and understand the future of clinical documentation, this episode is for you. Learn how to navigate the AI hype cycle and implement technology that offers real, incremental value to your daily workflow.