Aiming for further popularization of voice input in the electronic medical record market
Advanced Media Corporation (Head office: Toshima-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Kiyoyuki Suzuki, hereinafter referred to as "Advanced Media") has been developing a voice input system called "AmiVoice" for inputting findings into electronic medical records for clinics since October 2005, 10.® The price of "Ex Clinic" has been reduced to 168,000 yen (tax included) (previous price: 312,900 yen (tax included)), and the product is now available to users via the online shop (http://www.advanced-media.co.jp/shop/medical/) will be opened.
"AmiVoice® As of early September 2005, the "Ex Series" had already been introduced to approximately 9 medical facilities nationwide. Based on this track record of introduction to 1,000 facilities and the widespread use of electronic medical records, Advanced Media has decided to expand its sales channels, as it believes that voice input software for electronic medical records will be adopted not only by large hospitals but also by many medical institutions such as clinics. This time, Advanced Media will significantly reduce the price and launch online shopping on the Internet in addition to the existing sales channel in partnership with electronic medical record system vendors. In the future, sales and payment methods will be expanded at electronics retailers. In addition, Advanced Media plans to expand the usage of the software, such as installing it in each examination room and using it for nurses to input summaries.
In response to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's policy to introduce electronic medical records to 90,000% of the approximately 27,000 clinics nationwide, Advanced Media aims to have voice input software installed in XNUMX clinics, about half of the clinics that have introduced electronic medical records.® We are aiming for a sales target of 100 billion yen for voice recognition solutions for medical institutions, such as "Ex Clinic."
Furthermore, maintenance and support for this product are free of charge. Online upgrades to the latest version are available free of charge, allowing end users who have recently adopted the latest rapidly developing voice technology to obtain the latest functions at any time.
[Background to the significant price reductions and expansion of sales channels]
In recent years, electronic medical records have been gaining attention as a replacement for paper medical records. Compared to the past, analog records have been digitized, making it easier to refer to and share information, and also leading to informed consent and reduced waiting times for patients.
However, there are concerns that the data entry work required for electronic medical records prevents doctors and nurses from concentrating on their primary medical practice, which may lead to a decline in clinical efficiency and a decline in communication between patients and doctors, resulting in a decline in the quality of medical care. After all, while the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare aims for a 2006% penetration rate by 6, the current penetration rate is only around 1%. Advanced Media believes that unless the burden of data entry is reduced, the spread of electronic medical records and the balance between medical progress and the guarantee of patient benefits will not be achieved.
"AmiVoice® "Ex Clinic" allows you to write detailed descriptions of patients' symptoms during consultations, as well as medication histories and referral letters for hospital-clinic collaboration, all by "voice" with little to no keyboard usage. Also, compared to the workflow of typing while looking at a screen, it allows you to examine patients while looking at their faces, and reduces physical fatigue when typing.
[AmiVoice® Ex Clinic Comments from doctors using the service:
Comment of recommendation (from Dr. Nozomi Toyama, Director of Toyama Dermatology Clinic in Nichinan, Miyazaki Prefecture)
"I have been using AmiVoice for some time, and with regular updates, it has been improved down to the smallest detail, so I am now almost keyboard-less. The conversion efficiency of AmiVoice at our hospital has improved dramatically recently. I now input almost exclusively through AmiVoice. I have a husky voice, so patients often have trouble hearing what I am saying, but AmiVoice is smart and converts my words clearly and quickly. I use AmiVoice exclusively for text input, and the keyboard is smart enough to only make minor corrections."
[AmiVoice® Ex Clinic about】
"AmiVoice" for electronic medical records at clinics, which was launched in April last year® Unlike conventional commercially available voice recognition software, "Ex Clinic" does not require pre-registration of voices. In addition, this voice input system has general medical terms, drug names, disease names, and treatment names pre-registered in the dictionary, and users can easily register proper nouns and new drug names.® By using "Ex Clinic," you can enter the patient's chief complaint, SOAP, referral letter, and other information into the electronic medical record by voice, significantly reducing the stress and time required for keyboard input.
<Product overview>
[AmiVoice® Ex Clinic]
*Number of licenses: 1 licenses (can be installed on 1 PCs)
*Included items: Installation CD (1), microphones (1), manuals (1)
*Price: 168,000 yen (excluding tax: 160,000 yen)
Reference Previous price: 312,900 yen (excluding tax; 298,000 yen)
[AmiVoice® Ex Clinic 3 License Value Pack】
*Number of licenses: 3 licenses (can be installed on 3 PCs)
*Included items: Installation CD (1), microphones (3), manuals (3)
*Price: 398,000 yen (excluding tax: 379,048 yen)
For reference, previous price: 504,000 yen (excluding tax: 480,000 yen)
[AmiVoice® Ex ClinicFeatures:
*Recognition rate over 95%
*Unlike conventional commercial products, no prior voice registration is required.
* Dictionary registration of general medical terms, drug names, disease names, treatment names, etc.
*Automatic learning function that gets smarter the more you use it
*Flexible to any accent or speaking speed
*Easy input and editing with the dedicated handheld microphone
*Compatible with electronic medical records and various applications
*Can also convert audio recorded on IC recorders (limited to products recommended by our company)
＜Advanced Media Inc. Company Profile＞
Company name: Advanced Media Inc.
Representative: President and CEO Kiyoyuki Suzuki
Head Office: Sunshine 3, 1th floor, 1-60-48 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
URL:http://www.advanced-media.co.jp/
Established: July 1997
Capital: 32 yen
Business:
AmiVoice®The "Solution Support Business" plans, designs, and develops voice recognition solutions incorporating the "Solution Support Business," the "Licensing Business" provides packaged products that meet market needs identified through the "Solution Support Business," and the "Licensing Business" provides products that meet market needs identified through the "Solution Support Business."AmiVoice®"Service business" that provides services to corporate users and general consumers using
About Advanced Media
Advanced Media has developed a Japanese continuous speech recognition system using its own technology.AmiVoice®We have developed this technology and have provided a variety of solutions that allow users to input text using their voice.AmiVoice®Since it supports any speaker, users can immediately input voice without having to enroll in advance. In the medical field in particular, it has been introduced in over 1,000 facilities (as of January 2005), and is contributing to the efficiency of medical diagnosis.
■ Contact for inquiries regarding this matter
<Advanced Media, Inc.>
[General inquiries]
Sales Headquarters Medical Business Unit
Phone: 03-5958-1091 FAX: 03-5958-1033 E-mail:
info@advanced-media.co.jp
[Press inquiries]
Corporate Planning Department, Public Relations and IR Office
Phone: 03-5949-2007 FAX: 03-5958-1032 E-mail:
press@advanced-media.co.jp
*AmiVoice®and logo are registered trademarks of Advanced Media, Inc.
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