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Extract and process healthcare claims with VLM Run, Google Drive and Sheets

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Important notice

This workflow is provided as-is. Please review and test before using in production.

1. Workflow Overview

Automatically process healthcare claims into structured Google Sheets entries with VLM Run extraction What this workflow does Monitors Google Drive for new files in a target folder Downloads the fi...

Best for

  • AI Summarization automation workflows
  • Multimodal AI automation workflows
  • intermediate n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

@vlm-run/n8n-nodes-vlmrun.vlmrun, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, n8n-nodes-base.googledrive, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.googledrivetrigger

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Shahrear.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Extract and process healthcare claims with VLM Run, Google Drive and Sheets
Workflow name
Extract and process healthcare claims with VLM Run, Google Drive and Sheets

Automatically process healthcare claims into structured Google Sheets entries with VLM Run extraction

What this workflow does

  • Monitors Google Drive for new files in a target folder
  • Downloads the file inside n8n for processing
  • Sends the file to VLM Run for AI transcription or analysis
  • Fetches extra details from the healthcare.claims-processing domain as JSON
  • Appends normalized fields to a Google Sheet as a new row

Setup

Prerequisites: Google account, VLM Run API credentials, Google Sheets access, n8n. Install the verified VLM Run node by searching for VLM Run in the node list, then click Install. Once installed, you can start using it in your workflows.

Quick Setup:

  1. Create the Drive folder you want to watch and copy its Folder ID
  2. Create a Google Sheet with headers like: timestamp, file_name, file_id, mime_type, size_bytes, uploader_email, form_type, carrier_name, patient_name, patient_birth_date, patient_sex, patient_address, insurance_type, insurance_id, insured_name, total_charge, amount_due, amount_paid, hospitalization_from, hospitalization_to, referring_physician_name, processing_notes, …other claim fields as needed
  3. Configure Google Drive OAuth2 for the trigger and download nodes
  4. Add VLM Run API credentials from https://app.vlm.run/dashboard to the VLM Run node
  5. Configure Google Sheets OAuth2 and set Spreadsheet ID and target sheet tab
  6. Test by uploading a sample file to the watched Drive folder and activate

Perfect for

  • Centralized intake of healthcare claim documents with instant AI summaries
  • Claims and operations teams collecting structured claim insights
  • Customer support attachments that need quick triage to a Sheet
  • Compliance and audit logs for claim documents

Key Benefits

  • End to end automation from Drive to Sheets
  • Accurate AI output via VLM Run with optional timestamps
  • Domain enrichment from healthcare.claims-processing JSON
  • Clean, searchable logs in Google Sheets
  • No manual steps after activation

How to customize

Extend by adding:

  • OCR tuning and field validation for claim forms
  • Per type routing for PDFs, images, or scanned forms
  • Slack notifications on each new Sheet append
  • Keyword extraction and auto tagging for claim categories
  • Error branch that records failures to a second Sheet

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - VLM Run

Type / Role
@vlm-run/n8n-nodes-vlmrun.vlmRun - vlmRun
Config choices
Version 1

Block 2 - Append row in sheet

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.7

Block 3 - Download file

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleDrive - googleDrive
Config choices
Version 3

Block 4 - Sticky Note

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 5 - Sticky Note2

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 6 - Sticky Note3

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 7 - Google Drive Trigger

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleDriveTrigger - googleDriveTrigger
Config choices
Version 1

Block 8 - 📁 Input Processing Documentation

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

3. Summary Table

Workflow Extract and process healthcare claims with VLM Run, Google Drive and Sheets
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 8
Categories AI Summarization, Multimodal AI
Author Shahrear
Published 25 Aug 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/7849/7849.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does Extract and process healthcare claims with VLM Run, Google Drive and Sheets do?

Automatically process healthcare claims into structured Google Sheets entries with VLM Run extraction What this workflow does Monitors Google Drive for new files in a target folder Downloads the fi...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your AI Summarization, Multimodal AI use case.