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Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes) vs Abridge

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AI Scribe

Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)

Smarter Technologies (acquired Pieces Technologies)

AI Scribe

Abridge

Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
Abridge
Key Differencesat a glance
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes):Includes AI-powered features
Abridge:Includes AI-powered features
Abridge:More integrations (4)

Overview

Tool Name
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
Abridge
Tool Name
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
Abridge
Abridge
What It Is
Clinical AI platform for inpatient documentation that interprets patient information in real-time
The enterprise ambient AI standard for academic medical centers. Evidence-linked notes at premium pricing.
What It Is
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
Clinical AI platform for inpatient documentation that interprets patient information in real-time
Abridge
The enterprise ambient AI standard for academic medical centers. Evidence-linked notes at premium pricing.
Primary Category
AI Scribe & Documentation
AI Scribe & Documentation
Primary Category
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
AI Scribe & Documentation
Abridge
AI Scribe & Documentation
Founded
Unknown
2018
Founded
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
Unknown
Abridge
2018
Best For
Not specified
Academic medical centers requiring evidence-linked documentation for quality assurance; Health systems already on Epic seeking Best in KLAS ambient AI; Enterprise behavioral health divisions inside hospital systems
Best For
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
Not specified
Abridge
Academic medical centers requiring evidence-linked documentation for quality assurance; Health systems already on Epic seeking Best in KLAS ambient AI; Enterprise behavioral health divisions inside hospital systems

Pricing

Starting Price
Contact for pricing
Custom quote required
Starting Price
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
Contact for pricing
Abridge
Custom quote required
Pricing Model
enterprise-custom
enterprise-custom
Pricing Model
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
enterprise-custom
Abridge
enterprise-custom
Free Trial
No free trial
No free trial
Free Trial
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
No free trial
Abridge
No free trial
Pricing Details
No additional details
No self-serve. No free trial. Pilot programs for health systems (3-6 months). For a 200-physician system, expect $1.4M-$1.9M annually before implementation costs. Annual contracts with volume discounts.
Pricing Details
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
No additional details
Abridge
No self-serve. No free trial. Pilot programs for health systems (3-6 months). For a 200-physician system, expect $1.4M-$1.9M annually before implementation costs. Annual contracts with volume discounts.

Compliance & Security

HIPAA Compliant
Yes
Yes
HIPAA Compliant
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
Yes
Abridge
Yes
BAA Available
Unknown
Yes
BAA Available
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
Unknown
Abridge
Yes
SOC 2 Certified
Unknown
Yes
SOC 2 Certified
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
Unknown
Abridge
Yes
HITRUST Certified
Unknown
Yes
HITRUST Certified
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
Unknown
Abridge
Yes

Features

Mobile App
Yes
Yes
Mobile App
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
Yes
Abridge
Yes
Mental Health Specific
No
No
Mental Health Specific
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
No
Abridge
No

Integrations

Total Integrations
2 integrations
4 integrations
Total Integrations
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
2 integrations
Abridge
4 integrations

AI Scribe Features

Ambient Listening
Yes
Yes
Ambient Listening
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
Yes
Abridge
Yes
Dictation Mode
Yes
Yes
Dictation Mode
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
Yes
Abridge
Yes
Note Types
Unknown
SOAP notes, Progress notes, H&P, Consult notes, Patient summaries, After-visit summaries
Note Types
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
Unknown
Abridge
SOAP notes, Progress notes, H&P, Consult notes, Patient summaries, After-visit summaries
Languages
Unknown
Multi-language
Languages
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
Unknown
Abridge
Multi-language
EHR Integration
Native
Native
EHR Integration
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
Native
Abridge
Native
Native EHR Integrations
Epic, Cerner (Oracle Health)
Epic, Oracle Health (Cerner), athenahealth, MEDITECH
Native EHR Integrations
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
Epic, Cerner (Oracle Health)
Abridge
Epic, Oracle Health (Cerner), athenahealth, MEDITECH
Coding Suggestions
No
No
Coding Suggestions
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
No
Abridge
No

Support & Fit

Practice Sizes
Solo, Small (2-10), Medium (11-50)
Large (51-200), Enterprise (200+)
Practice Sizes
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
Solo, Small (2-10), Medium (11-50)
Abridge
Large (51-200), Enterprise (200+)
Customer Base
Unknown
250+ health systems
Customer Base
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
Unknown
Abridge
250+ health systems

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