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How Does Technology Influence the Roles of Medical Coders and Scribes?

Healthcare providers, including doctors, nurses, and administrators, live at the intersection of human care and evolving technology. Over the years, technology has profoundly reshaped many aspects of healthcare, but its impact on medical coders and scribes stands out as particularly transformative. You may wonder how automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and electronic health records (EHRs) affect these roles—or if they threaten to replace them altogether. The reality is more nuanced. Key Takeaways EHR Systems as Central Hubs: EHRs streamline workflows but