AI Scribe for Epic EHR
Automate your Epic documentation with AI at a fraction of enterprise pricing. SOAP Note Buddy works with Epic Hyperdrive and Hyperspace web versions - no IT approval or system integration required.
- Works with Epic web versions
- No IT approval needed
- $49/month (vs $600+/mo for DAX)
The Affordable AI Scribe for Epic Users
Epic Systems is the largest EHR vendor in the United States, used by major health systems, academic medical centers, and hospital networks. Epic's market dominance means most clinicians will encounter Epic at some point in their careers.
While Epic offers enterprise AI solutions like Nuance DAX integration, these tools typically cost $600-$1,500+ per provider per month and require lengthy IT implementations. SOAP Note Buddy offers an alternative: a browser-based AI scribe that works with Epic's web-based interfaces at a fraction of the cost.
SOAP Note Buddy works as a Chrome extension with Epic Hyperdrive and web-based Hyperspace deployments. If you access Epic through a browser, our AI can detect and fill documentation fields automatically.
SOAP Note Buddy vs. Enterprise AI Scribes
Enterprise AI documentation solutions for Epic require system-level integrations, IT approval processes, and significant budget allocation. Here's how SOAP Note Buddy compares:
| Feature | Nuance DAX / Enterprise | SOAP Note Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $600-$1,500+/provider | $49/month |
| Implementation Time | 3-12 months | 30 seconds |
| IT Approval Required | Yes - extensive | No |
| System Integration | Required | Not needed - browser-based |
| Minimum Contract | 12-36 months | Cancel anytime |
| Free Trial | Rarely offered | 3 days free |
| Works with Other EHRs | Epic-specific | Any browser-based EHR |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes |
$49/mo vs $600+/mo for enterprise solutions = significant annual savings
How SOAP Note Buddy Works with Epic
SOAP Note Buddy integrates with Epic through intelligent browser-based field detection. Here's the process:
Install the Chrome Extension
Add SOAP Note Buddy to Chrome in under 30 seconds from the Chrome Web Store. No downloads, no IT tickets, no approval process.
Add Your Patient Context
Enter the patient's clinical context - diagnosis, history, treatment plan, and relevant information. This data stays on your device and is never stored on external servers.
Open Epic in Your Browser
Navigate to your patient's chart in Epic Hyperdrive or web-based Hyperspace. SOAP Note Buddy automatically detects documentation fields - progress notes, assessments, plans, and more.
Click Generate
With one click, AI generates clinically appropriate content and fills your Epic fields directly. Review, adjust as needed, and sign your note.
SOAP Note Buddy works with Epic when accessed through Chrome browser (Hyperdrive, web-based Hyperspace). It does not work with desktop-only Epic clients that don't run in a browser.
Features for Epic Users
Automatic Field Detection
AI detects Epic documentation fields automatically - progress notes, HPI, assessments, plans, and specialty-specific templates. No configuration required.
Cut Documentation Time 80%
Notes that took 15-20 minutes now take 2-3 minutes. Finish documentation during clinic hours instead of staying late.
HIPAA Compliant
PHI is automatically removed before AI processing. Patient identifiers never leave your device. BAA available for organizational compliance.
Individual Clinician Control
Install and use yourself - no waiting for IT, no budget approvals, no committee meetings. Take control of your documentation workflow.
Context-Aware AI
Understands your patient's clinical context to generate appropriate assessments and plans. Notes that reflect the actual patient encounter.
Multi-EHR Compatible
Use the same tool across Epic, Cerner, athenahealth, or any browser-based EHR. One subscription works everywhere.
Epic Documentation Fields We Support
SOAP Note Buddy automatically detects and fills common Epic documentation fields when accessed through a browser:
- Progress Notes - Daily notes, follow-up documentation, visit summaries
- HPI (History of Present Illness) - Chief complaint, symptom narratives, history documentation
- Assessment & Plan - Clinical reasoning, diagnosis documentation, treatment plans
- SOAP Sections - Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan fields
- Procedure Notes - Intervention documentation, procedure narratives
- Dropdown Selections - Status fields, diagnostic selections, clinical choices
- SmartText Fields - Template fields that accept free-text entries
- Problem List Narratives - Condition descriptions and clinical context
SOAP Note Buddy uses AI-driven field detection based on context, not hardcoded field names. It adapts to your organization's Epic customizations automatically.
Who Uses SOAP Note Buddy with Epic
Independent Clinicians
Clinicians working at Epic-using organizations who want documentation help without waiting for IT to implement enterprise solutions.
Traveling Healthcare Workers
Travel nurses, locum tenens physicians, and contract therapists who work across multiple Epic sites and need a consistent documentation tool.
Small Practices
Practices using Epic Community Connect or hosted Epic solutions where enterprise AI scribes aren't financially viable.
Clinicians Evaluating AI
Providers who want to test AI documentation assistance before their organization commits to expensive enterprise contracts.
Epic Users Save Hours Every Day
"Our health system was looking at Nuance DAX but the cost was prohibitive - over $600 per provider per month. I found SOAP Note Buddy and started using it myself. It works with our Epic Hyperdrive and saves me at least 2 hours of documentation daily. At $49/month, I'm paying out of pocket and it's absolutely worth it."
Cut pajama-time documentation and finish notes before you leave the office
How to Set Up SOAP Note Buddy with Epic
Get started in under 2 minutes. No IT involvement required.
Install from Chrome Web Store
Visit the Chrome Web Store and click "Add to Chrome." The extension installs in seconds.
Create Your Account
Click the SOAP Note Buddy icon in your browser and sign up with your email. Start your free 3-day trial - no credit card required upfront.
Add Patient Context
Enter your patient's clinical context - diagnosis, relevant history, and treatment information. This provides the foundation for AI-generated notes.
Open Epic and Generate
Log into Epic through Chrome (Hyperdrive or web Hyperspace), navigate to your patient's chart, select the patient in SOAP Note Buddy, and click "Automate Notes."
Review and Sign
Review the AI-generated content, make any clinical adjustments, and sign your note in Epic as you normally would.
Ready to Automate Your Epic Documentation?
Try SOAP Note Buddy free for 3 days. Works with Epic web versions. $49/month - no enterprise contracts required.
Start Your Free TrialEpic AI Scribe FAQ
Does SOAP Note Buddy work with all versions of Epic?
SOAP Note Buddy works with Epic when accessed through a Chrome browser - this includes Epic Hyperdrive and web-based Hyperspace deployments. It does not work with desktop-only Epic clients (older Hyperspace versions that don't run in a browser). If you access Epic through Chrome, Safari, or Edge, SOAP Note Buddy can help.
How does this compare to Nuance DAX?
Nuance DAX is an enterprise ambient AI scribe that costs $600-$1,500+ per provider per month and requires system-level integration with Epic. SOAP Note Buddy is a browser extension at $49/month that you can install yourself without IT approval. DAX offers ambient listening during visits; SOAP Note Buddy focuses on filling documentation fields based on clinical context you provide.
Will my IT department need to approve this?
No. SOAP Note Buddy is a personal Chrome extension that you install yourself. It doesn't require any Epic integration, API access, or IT approval. Your patient data stays on your device and is processed securely with PHI automatically removed.
Is SOAP Note Buddy HIPAA compliant for use with Epic?
Yes. PHI is automatically scrubbed before any data is sent to AI processing. Patient names, DOBs, addresses, and identifiers are removed locally on your device. We're HIPAA compliant and offer a Business Associate Agreement (BAA).
What if my organization already has DAX or another AI scribe?
You can use SOAP Note Buddy alongside other tools. Some clinicians use it for specific documentation tasks or as a backup when enterprise systems are slow or unavailable. At $49/month, it's inexpensive enough to use as a supplementary tool.
Does it work with Epic's SmartPhrases and SmartText?
SOAP Note Buddy detects and fills standard text fields and textareas in Epic's web interface. It can fill SmartText fields that accept free-text input. Complex SmartPhrase interactions that require specific triggers may need to be completed manually.
Can I use this if I work at multiple Epic sites?
Yes. SOAP Note Buddy works with any browser-based EHR, so it travels with you. Whether you work at multiple hospitals, clinics, or health systems using Epic, one subscription covers all of them.
How much does it cost compared to Epic enterprise solutions?
SOAP Note Buddy is $49/month with a free 3-day trial. Cancel anytime. Compare that to enterprise AI scribes at $600-$1,500+/month with multi-year contracts. That's over $6,600/year in savings.