EASI vs. The Alternatives

See how EASI compares to ChatGPT, SALT, and manual methods. Make an informed decision for your clinical practice.

Can SLPs Use ChatGPT for Speech Evaluations?

"No. Using ChatGPT for speech evaluations violates HIPAA and risks your professional license."

Short answer: No. Here's why speech-language pathologists should not use ChatGPT or similar consumer AI tools for clinical evaluations:

ChatGPT

  • No HIPAA Compliance

    No Business Associate Agreement available. Uploading patient data is a federal violation.

  • Cannot Process Audio

    Cannot upload or transcribe therapy session recordings.

  • No Speaker Separation

    Cannot distinguish adult from child speech.

  • No Clinical Metrics

    Cannot calculate MLU, IPSYN, NDW, PCC, VOT, or Intelligibility.

  • No IPA Transcription

    Cannot provide phonetic transcription for analysis.

  • Professional Risk

    Using with patient data risks licensure and $50K+ fines per incident.

EASI

  • Fully HIPAA Compliant

    Signed Business Associate Agreement in place. Safe for real patient data.

  • 98-99% Transcription Accuracy

    Processes audio with industry-leading accuracy.

  • Automatic Speaker Diarization

    Separates adult from child speech automatically.

  • Complete Clinical Metrics

    MLU, IPSYN, NDW, PCC, VOT, Intelligibility—all automatic.

  • IPA Transcription Included

    Phonetic transcription for phonological analysis.

  • Built for Clinical Use

    Healthcare-grade security on AWS Bedrock infrastructure.

Bottom line: EASI was built specifically for clinical speech-language work. ChatGPT was not.

EASI vs SALT: Language Sample Analysis Comparison

FeatureEASISALT
TranscriptionAutomatic, 98-99% accuracy, 15-30 minutesManual, 1-3 hours
Speaker SeparationAutomatic diarizationManual identification
IPA TranscriptionIncludedNot available
Clinical AI AssistantMySLP (HIPAA compliant)None
Clinical MetricsMLU, IPSYN, NDW, PCC, VOT, IntelligibilityMLU, NDW, some syntax measures
HIPAA ComplianceYes, with BAADesktop-only (no cloud)
IEP SupportGoal writing, eligibility criteriaLimited
Pricing$199/year all-inclusive$99/year + per-use fees
Built by SLPsYes (practicing clinicians)Academic research team
Federal Funding$2.5M+ (NSF, NIH, IES, AFWERX)Research grants

Why Choose EASI?

"EASI transforms 5+ hours of speech-language evaluation into 15-30 minutes."

"Built by speech-language pathologists, for speech-language pathologists."

"Unlike ChatGPT, EASI is HIPAA compliant and safe for real patient data."

"NSF SBIR Phase II funded with over $2.5M in federal investment."

Key Differentiators

  • 5+ hours → 15-30 minutes: Transforms evaluation workflow
  • 98-99% transcription accuracy with automatic speaker separation
  • MySLP: HIPAA-compliant second look protocol for objective second opinions
  • Automatic clinical metrics: MLU, IPSYN, NDW, PCC, VOT, Intelligibility
  • HIPAA and FERPA compliant with BAA in place
  • IPA transcription included for phonological analysis
  • NSF SBIR Phase II funded (Award #2133148)
  • Built by practicing SLPs with 20+ years clinical experience

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