Pajama Time Documentation Is Killing Our Clinicians

Poonam Patel with host Chris Hutchins · 46 minutes

About this video

Poonam Patel joins Chris Hutchins to examine the workforce crisis behind pajama-time documentation and clinician burnout. Their conversation explores ambient clinical intelligence, interoperability, the erosion of trust, and why responsible AI must solve for the human component first.

Topics covered

  • How after-hours documentation contributes to clinician burnout
  • The ROI of returning time to providers and patient care
  • Where ambient AI and AI scribing can reduce administrative burden
  • Why interoperability, empathy, and trust remain operational requirements

This conversation discusses clinician workforce conditions and healthcare technology for educational purposes. It is not medical advice.

Poonam Patel

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Poonam Patel

Clinical Operating Advisor, Healthcare Investments

Pediatric clinician turned healthcare strategy advisor whose work connects frontline care, healthcare operations, workforce sustainability, and responsible technology adoption.

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