# Abridge MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Abridge lets you automate the tedious process of creating medical notes from patient encounters. You can start recordings, check their processing status, and pull structured clinical documentation like HPIs and assessment plans directly into your workflow. It bridges the gap between a live conversation and a finished medical record, letting your AI agent handle the heavy lifting of data entry. ## Overview - **Category:** artificial-intelligence - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LCA7io2kT1i0lFSedLLYLoxPfpyrkk1km5MJ6Lx5/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** clinical-documentation, medical-ai, transcription, healthcare-api, medical-notes ## Description Abridge lets you automate the tedious process of creating medical notes from patient encounters. You can start recordings, check their processing status, and pull structured clinical documentation like HPIs and assessment plans directly into your workflow. It bridges the gap between a live conversation and a finished medical record, letting your AI agent handle the heavy lifting of data entry. This connection is one of the many specialized tools available in the Vinkius catalog that actually solves a specific, high-stakes problem in healthcare. You get to focus on the medicine while the automation handles the documentation. Most healthcare providers are currently stuck in a cycle of "pajama time," where they spend hours after a long shift manually typing up notes for the patients they saw during the day. This administrative burden is a major cause of burnout and takes time away from actual patient care. Instead of trying to remember every detail of a conversation while staring at a blank screen, you can have your AI client manage the entire lifecycle of a clinical note. You can start a new recording session with specific patient context, keep tabs on the processing status while you move on to the next task, and then grab a polished, structured summary whenever you're ready. Whether you're looking to cut down on administrative overhead or you're building a custom health tech platform that needs high-quality clinical data, this connection makes it happen. It's about moving from manual data entry to a system where the records are ready the moment you need them. ## Tools ### create_recording Start a new session or upload an audio file for processing with patient context. This helps you kick off the documentation process immediately. ### get_clinical_notes Pull structured data including the summary, HPI, physical exam, and assessment plan. This gives you the final medical record in one go. ### get_recording_status Check if a recording is still pending, processing, completed, or failed. This helps you stay organized while managing multiple notes. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Start a new recording for patient 'PT-882' using the audio file 'encounter_01.mp3'. ``` **Response:** ``` I've started the recording for patient PT-882. The recording ID is 'rec_abc123'. I'll keep an eye on the status for you. ``` **Prompt:** ``` What's the status of recording 'rec_abc123'? ``` **Response:** ``` Recording 'rec_abc123' is currently processing. It should be finished shortly. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Get the notes for 'rec_abc123'. ``` **Response:** ``` I've pulled the notes for you. Here is the summary: **HPI**: 45-year-old male with hypertension. **Assessment & Plan**: - Start Lisinopril 10mg daily. - Follow-up in 2 weeks. ``` ## Capabilities ### Start new recording sessions Kick off a new recording or upload an existing audio file with specific patient and provider context. ### Track processing progress Check the real-time status of a recording to see when the notes are ready for review. ### Retrieve structured notes Get organized clinical data including the summary, HPI, physical exam, and assessment plan. ### Manage clinical documentation Handle the full lifecycle of note generation in one place without manual transcription. ### Upload audio files Add existing audio files to the processing queue for automated medical note generation. ## Use Cases ### Scribe Workflow A scribe asks the agent to start a recording for a new patient, then checks back later to grab the HPI using get_clinical_notes. ### Telehealth Integration A developer builds a button that triggers create_recording when a telehealth call starts to automate documentation. ### Batch Processing A provider uploads multiple audio files and uses the agent to check which ones are ready for review via get_recording_status. ### Follow-up Summaries A doctor asks the agent to fetch the assessment plan from a previous recording to prepare for a check-up. ## Benefits - Reduce pajama time by having your agent handle note generation automatically with create_recording. - Get organized HPI and Physical Exam data instantly with get_clinical_notes. - Monitor progress in real-time using get_recording_status to stay organized during busy shifts. - Maintain consistency in medical records by using standardized templates for every encounter. - Integrate clinical documentation directly into your existing health tech stack for faster workflows. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get structured medical notes without having to manually type out a single sentence of the clinical summary. 1. Connect your Abridge API key to the Connector. 2. Tell your AI agent to start a recording or upload an existing audio file. 3. Retrieve the structured clinical notes once the status shows as completed. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can the Abridge MCP create actual medical records?** Yes, it generates structured notes like HPI and Assessment/Plan which you can then use in your EHR. It handles the heavy lifting of turning a conversation into a formal clinical summary. **Does Abridge MCP work for telehealth?** Yes, it is great for telehealth because you can trigger recordings and get notes for remote consultations automatically, keeping your documentation consistent across all platforms. **How does Abridge MCP handle different patient types?** You can provide specific patient and provider context when creating a recording to ensure the notes are accurate and tailored to the specific encounter. **Can I use Abridge MCP to check if a note is ready?** Yes, the agent can check the status of any recording to see if it's still processing or finished, so you always know when your notes are ready for review. **Is Abridge MCP suitable for medical scribes?** It's perfect for scribes who want to generate high-quality drafts quickly. It allows you to focus on reviewing and finalizing the records rather than typing them from scratch. **How do I check if my audio file is still being processed?** Use the `get_recording_status` tool with your unique recording ID. It will return whether the task is pending, processing, completed, or failed. **What kind of data is included in the clinical notes?** The `get_clinical_notes` tool returns structured medical data including a summary, HPI (History of Present Illness), physical exam findings, and the assessment and plan. **Can I provide patient and provider IDs when creating a recording?** Yes! The `create_recording` tool accepts optional `patient_id` and `provider_id` strings, as well as a metadata JSON object to provide full context for the encounter.