Akron Children’s is expanding its use of Abridge, a generative AI platform designed for clinical documentation, across multiple pediatric specialties, including primary care, gastroenterology, cardiology, and pediatric psychiatry.

The decision follows a pilot program in which Abridge was evaluated for its effectiveness in pediatric care settings. Clinicians reported reduced administrative burden, lower burnout rates, and more time for direct patient care.

Abridge’s Contextual Reasoning Engine enables the platform to differentiate between multiple speakers and automatically generate clinical and billable documentation. It also provides families with a Patient Visit Summary written at an 8th-grade reading level to help them stay informed without needing to take notes during visits.
Survey results from Akron Children’s clinicians show that 93% felt they were able to give patients their full attention while using Abridge, and 73% reported higher job satisfaction.

Akron Children’s operates two hospital campuses and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations across Ohio. In 2023, the system recorded nearly 1.4 million patient encounters.

“In the past, I would type everything the parents said while my patient would be bouncing off the walls,” said Dr. Micah Baird, a physiatrist at Akron Children’s. “With Abridge, I play with the child while talking to the parents. Those moments — this is what we do this for.”

Abridge, founded in 2018, provides AI-powered documentation tools designed to reduce administrative strain on healthcare providers. Its platform integrates with EHRs and supports over 28 languages across more than 50 medical specialties.

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