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ECW PLAYBOOKSpecialist Consults
Protect high-value consults with escalation logic and surgeon-specific prompts.
Ready in
2–4 weeks
Typical ECW rollout timeline
Automation lift
Varies
Depends on call mix and workflow scope
Escalations
On-call
Response times follow your protocols
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Why consults leak
Consults often sit in a general voicemail until morning. By then the referring office has already called a competitor who answered live.
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Failure signals
Use these red flags to identify when the consult process is slipping and needs automation or new scripts.
- Urgent consults mixed with routine follow-ups
- No acknowledgement back to the referring practice
- Surgeons blindsided by incomplete intake
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MedReception consult workflow
We classify consult intent (urgent, routine, surgical) and follow the surgeon’s preferred script. Urgent cases trigger instant escalation with transcript snippets.
Routine consults enter ECW with estimated visit windows, required imaging, and patient readiness notes.
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Metrics to review
Track referral-to-scheduled time, consult acceptance rate, and referring-provider satisfaction. Expect to shave 1–2 days off the pipeline.
Next step
Bring this playbook into your ECW environment
We’ll load your scripts, routing maps, and compliance requirements into MedReception AI, then show your stakeholders how each call is logged back into ECW.