Answering Service

Replace traditional medical answering services with AI that books appointments

AI answering service that answers calls 24/7, captures patient information, and books appointments into your EHR, without the monthly cost of live operators.

How it pays back

Lower cost than traditional answering services

AI receptionist answers every call without ongoing per-call operator fees. Plans include a monthly block of minutes, then a per-minute rate. After the pilot, a reduced-cost annual plan priced on the practice's actual minutes once usage settles after the third month.

Faster appointment bookings

The AI doesn't put callers on hold or take messages. She confirms open slots and books appointments directly into your EHR on the spot.

No message backlog

Instead of staff returning voicemail messages all day, the AI handles intake and scheduling during the call. Staff see structured summaries in your portal or EHR.

Scalable coverage for multiple locations

One AI receptionist can answer calls for multiple offices, clinics, or departments with separate phone numbers and routing rules.

Every call answered immediately

No hold queues, no operator delays

Appointments booked live on the call

Confirmed slot and patient demographic written to EHR

HIPAA compliant, verified by Compliancy Group, BAA included

Secure call recording and patient data storage

Named integrations with athenahealth, eClinicalWorks, Elation, Cerbo, Hint, Tebra, ModMed, Practice Fusion, Jane, Office Ally, SimplePractice, TherapyNotes, Accuro, and pMD

Connects to your EHR; custom integration available for others

Frequently asked questions

How is an AI answering service different from a traditional answering service?

A traditional service has operators take messages and call back your staff. MedReception's AI answering service answers the call, gathers patient information, confirms appointment availability, and books directly into your EHR, all instantly, without message delays or operator costs.

Can the AI answer patient questions about appointments or billing?

The AI can confirm appointment times, directions, and what to bring. She cannot answer billing questions or clinical questions. Complex inquiries are logged with the call recording so your staff can follow up.

What if a caller has an urgent medical question?

The AI is trained to detect urgent symptoms (chest pain, difficulty breathing, etc.) and immediately transfer to your on-call clinician or to emergency services. The full call is recorded and available in your portal.

How long does setup take?

Launch takes about one week from signup. EHR connection and your phone number are ready in 1 to 3 days.

Do we still need our front desk staff?

Yes. Your staff will handle fewer inbound calls but will focus on patient check-in, scheduling complex visits, and follow-up. The AI removes the voicemail and message-taking burden.

What happens if the AI fails to book an appointment?

If the AI cannot find an open slot or if the request is complex, she offers to transfer to your staff voicemail or the on-call clinician. The call is recorded and tagged for your team to review.

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