How to Use Nabla in 2026: Step-by-Step Guide
Nabla is an AI ambient clinical documentation system that listens to doctor-patient conversations and automatically generates structured clinical notes in the EHR. Physicians save 2+ hours per day on documentation, reducing burnout and giving them more time for patient care. Used by thousands of clinicians across major health systems.
Nabla addresses one of healthcare's most significant problems: documentation burden. Physicians spend more than 2 hours per day on paperwork for every hour of direct patient care — a major contributor to the burnout crisis affecting 50%+ of US physicians. Nabla's ambient AI listens to clinical encounters and writes the note so the physician doesn't have to.
How It Works
Ambient Listening During a patient encounter, the physician opens Nabla on their phone or computer. The AI listens to the conversation (with patient consent) through the microphone. No transcription setup required, no dictation — just natural conversation with the patient.
AI-Generated Clinical Notes After the encounter, Nabla produces a structured SOAP note (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) or other note format configured for the specialty. The note includes:
- Patient's chief complaint and history of present illness in their own words
- Review of systems
- Assessment with differential diagnoses
- Treatment plan and orders
- Follow-up recommendations
Physician Review and Edit The physician reviews the AI draft, makes any corrections, and approves. Average review time: 30–60 seconds. The approved note is then synced to the EHR.
EHR Integration Nabla integrates with major EHR systems including Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, and others. Notes can be pushed directly into the encounter documentation workflow.
Clinical Accuracy
Nabla's models are trained on millions of clinical encounters and reviewed against physician-written notes. The AI captures medical terminology accurately, understands medications and dosages, and handles multi-issue encounters where multiple conditions are discussed.
Specialty Support
While originally designed for primary care, Nabla supports multiple specialties including:
- Internal medicine and family medicine
- Psychiatry and behavioral health
- Pediatrics
- Urgent care
- Specialty referrals
Privacy and Compliance
HIPAA-compliant. Patient consent obtained at start of encounter. Audio is processed and discarded — not stored. Enterprise-grade security with SOC 2 Type II certification.
Pricing
Per-clinician monthly subscription. Typically deployed at the health system level with volume pricing. Contact sales for enterprise pricing.
What You'll Need
- A Nabla account (starting from Contact for pricing)
- A modern web browser or the Nabla app
- Payment method for paid features
Getting Started
Create Your Account
Visit https://www.nabla.com and sign up for a contact account. You'll need an email address to register.
Start Your First Conversation
Once logged in, you'll see the main chat interface. Type a question or task in the input box and press Enter. Nabla supports ambient clinical documentation, EHR integration, HIPAA-compliant, specialty templates — start with a simple text prompt to get familiar.
Pro Tips
- Be specific: The more context you provide, the better the response. Instead of "write an email," try "write a professional follow-up email to a client who hasn't responded in two weeks."
- Iterate: If you don't get what you need, ask for clarification or refinement: "Make it shorter" or "Use a more formal tone."
- Use examples: Show Nabla what format you want by including an example in your prompt.
- Save useful conversations: Most platforms let you name and revisit conversations — organize by project or topic.
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- Output is too long or too short
- Explicitly specify the length: "in 100 words," "as a brief summary," or "in detail with examples."
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Nabla free to use?
- Nabla requires a paid subscription, starting from Contact for pricing.
- Do I need an account to use Nabla?
- Yes, you need to create an account to use Nabla.
- What can I use Nabla for?
- Nabla is an AI ambient clinical documentation system that listens to doctor-patient conversations and automatically generates structured clinical notes in the EHR. Physicians save 2+ hours per day on documentation, reducing burnout and giving them more time for patient care. Used by thousands of clinicians across major health systems.
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