Concierge & DPC

Prior Authorization Calls for Concierge Practices: Capture, Routing, and Staff Follow-Up Without Member Delay

Members call for prior auth status, specialty referrals, or procedure approvals. AI reception captures the request, routes to your clinical staff, and follows up with the member—ensuring no auth request gets lost.

How it pays back

Members don't chase down approval status

AI reception captures the request, staff processes it, and AI proactively notifies the member when approved. No 'call back in 3 days' runaround.

Clinical staff focus on authorization, not call routing

Instead of answering repeat calls about prior auth status, staff receive a prioritized list of pending requests with member contact info and request details already captured.

Insurance denials caught early

If an authorization is denied, staff can contact the member and physician to discuss appeals or alternative treatments before the member shows up expecting approval.

Audit trail for every prior auth request

Call timestamps, member request, staff action, and approval date all logged in EMR. Supports compliance and dispute resolution with insurers.

Prior auth requests captured

Member request, insurance, service, and urgency recorded during call

Staff notified immediately

Clinical team receives prioritized alert with full request context

Insurance details structured

Plan name, member ID, group, authorization type returned as structured summary for staff review

Member follow-up automated

AI proactively notifies member when auth completes or flags delay

Frequently asked questions

Can the AI check real-time insurance eligibility and prior auth status?

If your practice has a real-time eligibility tool (Availity, Surescripts, etc.), the AI can query it during the call and relay basic status to the member. Complex denials or appeals still route to staff for resolution.

What if the member needs authorization before their appointment?

The AI flags urgency ('appointment next week') and routes to your clinical staff with priority flag. Staff can expedite the authorization or contact the member if denial is likely.

How does the AI handle specialty referral requests?

AI captures the specialty, reason for referral, and requested provider/facility. If your practice has preferred specialists, the AI can suggest them; otherwise, the request routes to your referral coordinator for processing.

What if the insurance company rejects the prior auth request?

Staff are notified of the denial. The AI can help schedule a callback with the member and provider to discuss appeals, alternative treatments, or out-of-pocket options.

Can members check their own prior auth status online instead of calling?

Yes, if your practice uses a member portal. But many members prefer calling. The AI ensures those calls are captured and routed efficiently—it's not either/or.

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