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There is still a requirement for highly structured data entry that is unavoidable. Even if you reduced the other documentation requirements, the "computerized physician order entry" systems (healthcare lingo) still require quite a lot of provider time. You need to be very explicit when entering things like chemotherapy regimens.

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Right that's also a factor. Some medical practices have hired scribes to shadow physicians during patient encounters and do the data entry in real time. This is expensive but can end up being cost effective if it allows a highly-paid physician to see more patients per day.

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