Nuance showcases new version of speech system at AHIMA convention

Nuance Communications, a supplier of speech and imaging systems, launched a new version of its Enterprise Express Speech System at the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) annual convention this week in Philadelphia.

The new speech-assisted transcription system integrates with Dictaphone’s Enterprise Express platform, according to the Burlington, Mass.-based Nuance.

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