Speech recognition systems evolve and Radiologists find Technology Increasingly Useful

Imaging Economics ran a piece on Speech Recognition in use at Greensboro and Mount Sinai

http://www.imagingeconomics.com/issues/articles/2010-05_02.asp

Speech and voice recognition systems have come a long way, and while no technology translates everything perfectly, expanding capabilities have increased both usefulness and effectiveness.

As for its use in the EMR

Yet, the integration of speech recognition for EMR users is likely inevitable, in part because without it, the value of the technology will wane

And it’s moving into other areas rapidly

Meanwhile, other disciplines, such as family practice and emergency care, are just beginning to explore the technology. “As far as the rest of health care, I think we’re seeing the early adopters starting to grab hold of the technology,” said Willis. These new users, however, will not—have—to—start—slow.

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