Practice Model

AI-powered call handling designed for the concierge and DPC membership model

Concierge and DPC practices live or die on phone accessibility. An AI receptionist built for the membership model—instant member reach, EMR integration, urgent escalation, and after-hours coverage—ensures your practice answers every call and serves members at the speed they expect.

How it pays back

Phone Becomes a Competitive Advantage

In a crowded concierge market, instant phone access is a retention driver. Practices that answer every call keep members; practices with voicemail lose them. An AI receptionist keeps your membership stable and growing.

Member EMR Lookup Speeds Every Call

When a member calls, their name appears on the clinician's screen with appointment history, current medications, and allergies. Calls are shorter, smarter, and safer.

Urgent Calls Don't Compete With Routine

Your triage logic separates acute concerns from routine requests. Emergency symptoms escalate immediately; appointment requests are scheduled. Clinician time is spent where it matters most.

No Cost for Answering Calls

Hiring a full-time concierge receptionist costs annual salary, benefits, and training. An AI receptionist scales with call volume and costs a fraction of what a human does. Your overhead stays flat as your membership grows.

Member lookup in real time

Established member identified by phone; EMR record appears on clinician screen instantly

Urgent calls escalate within seconds

Acute medical concerns identified and routed to on-call provider or clinic protocol

Named EMR integrations supported

Works with athenahealth, eClinicalWorks, Epic, Elation, Cerbo, Hint, Tebra, AdvancedMD, ModMed

Frequently asked questions

Does the AI know which members are 'preferred provider' or have specific scheduling rules?

Yes. Your EMR member record includes preferences (preferred clinician, preferred appointment times, care coordinator assignment). The AI routes calls and schedules according to these rules automatically.

What if a member doesn't want to talk to the AI and demands a human?

The AI can transfer immediately to a staff member. Your reception team remains available; the AI simply handles the volume spike and routes complex cases accordingly.

Can the AI handle multi-provider concierge groups or shared patient practices?

Yes. The AI routes calls based on your team structure—by clinician, care coordinator, or shared pool. Member preferences, visit history, and on-call protocols all drive the routing.

How does billing work if the AI handles calls that lead to member visits or refunds?

The AI logs all calls, member interactions, and escalations in the EMR. Billing, refunds, and encounter tracking are handled by your practice management staff using normal protocols. The AI is a communication tool, not a billing engine.

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