From Expense to Investment: The Value of an AI Scribe in Solo Practice

For many solo practitioners, the day doesn't end when the last patient leaves. Hours are often spent after clinic catching up on charts, typing notes, and completing documentation. It's tempting to see an AI scribe as just another expense, but in reality, the right tool transforms documentation from a burden into an investment with measurable returns.

The Hidden Cost of Typing Notes

Physicians spend about 50% of patient time in the EHR. For a solo provider seeing 15 patients a day, that means hours each week spent typing instead of focusing on patient care or heading home on time. This isn't just lost productivity: it's lost energy and a greater risk of burnout.

Time Saved by Automation

Manual documentation takes about 8 minutes per patient. For 15 patients a day, that's two full hours spent typing notes.

With Conveyor AI, documentation time drops by 80%. Instead of typing for hours, providers get a fully drafted note in under 30 seconds after each encounter. For the same 15 patients, this translates into:

• 96 minutes saved per day
  
• 8 hours saved per week
• 400 hours saved per year—the equivalent of 10 extra work weeks

Turning Time into Value

Now, if we connect those hours to real-world value, the return is significant.

At a conservative estimate of $150 per billable hour (actual values will vary by specialty and payer mix), reclaiming 400 hours per year equals $60,000 in potential value.

Even if those hours aren't used to see more patients, they can be reinvested in ending the day earlier, reducing stress, and improving work-life balance, all outcomes that carry immense long-term value for both physicians and patients.

The ROI of Conveyor AI

Conveyor AI isn't just about saving time; it's about predictability and efficiency. Unlike usage-based AI scribes that charge per note or per minute, Conveyor AI offers flat-rate pricing with unlimited usage. That means providers can generate as many notes as they need without worrying about hidden costs or exceeding limits.

For the equivalent of just a few patient visits each month, a solo practitioner can save 400 hours a year, turning documentation time into reclaimed revenue and personal time.

On top of the huge ROI, Conveyor AI is clinicians’ favorite tool again and again. The platform’s functionality was designed alongside busy healthcare providers who demand the most from their staff and software. The result of that collaboration is an AI scribe that is reliable, infinitely adaptable, and uncompromisingly the best documentation tool available on the market.

From Burden to Benefit

In solo practice, every tool has to earn its place. By cutting documentation time by 80% and making charting virtually effortless, Conveyor AI transforms documentation from a source of fatigue into a predictable, high-value investment.