Patient Intake

Streamline new patient onboarding without handoffs or forms

New patient intake slows down scheduling and buries staff in manual data entry. An AI receptionist captures structured intake on the call—insurance, pharmacy, allergies, chief complaint—and returns a summary your staff reviews and files.

How it pays back

Paperless intake

New patients answer intake questions during their scheduling call, not via email or at the front desk. AI captures everything in a structured format your staff can quickly review and file into the chart.

No duplicate data entry

Patient name, DOB, and phone are booked directly in your EMR. Insurance, pharmacy, allergies, and medical history are captured on the call and returned as a structured summary for your staff to review, verify, and file—eliminating re-entry.

Staff focus on verification, not transcription

Your team reviews AI-captured intake and flags anything incomplete or unclear. The summary is structured so staff can paste it into the chart with minimal editing.

First visit starts faster

By the time the patient arrives, their intake summary is ready for staff review. Providers see structured history, allergies, and chief complaint immediately.

Structured intake captured

Insurance, allergies, medications, chief complaint

EMR-ready summaries

Staff verify and paste; no re-entry

Insurance and documents uploaded

Secure portal handoff for staff verification

Intake completed on the call

No forms, no follow-up emails, no delays

Frequently asked questions

Does the AI write insurance information directly to the patient chart?

No. Insurance information is captured during the call and uploaded securely to your patient portal. Your staff reviews it, verifies coverage, and enters it into your billing system. The AI does not write insurance data to the EMR.

What if the patient doesn't have insurance information during the call?

The AI notes that insurance is missing and flags it for your staff. The patient is still scheduled and can provide insurance at the front desk or upload it via the patient portal after the call. Your team follows up as needed.

How does the AI handle sensitive medical history questions?

The AI asks history questions in a clinical, professional tone. Sensitive topics—mental health, substance use, sexual history—are asked matter-of-factly and recorded confidentially. Patients often find it easier to disclose to AI than to fill out forms or speak to a receptionist.

Can the AI identify red flags during intake?

Yes. If a patient reports severe symptoms, allergies to common medications, or other high-acuity information, the AI flags it prominently in the intake summary. Your staff sees the flag immediately so they can adjust the appointment type or alert the provider.

Does intake happen before or after booking the appointment?

Both. The AI books the appointment first (date, time, provider), then conducts intake. If intake reveals a need for a longer visit or specialist referral, your staff can adjust the appointment type before the patient hangs up.

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