Concierge & DPC

AI receptionist triage and on-call provider escalation for urgent member health concerns

Concierge members expect rapid access to their provider for health concerns. AI receptionist assesses urgency, collects chief complaint and symptoms, and immediately alerts your on-call provider—no queue, no delay.

How it pays back

Immediate Provider Access

Concierge members pay for direct access. AI receptionist ensures urgent calls bypass any queue—provider is contacted immediately so member receives rapid medical guidance, not a voicemail.

Acute Symptom Recognition

AI receptionist screens for emergency symptoms (chest pain, difficulty breathing, neurological changes) and escalates immediately to 911 or on-call provider based on severity and your practice protocols.

Structured Provider Handoff

By the time your on-call provider answers, they have member name, history, chief complaint, and any reported vitals. No re-explaining needed; provider can focus on clinical assessment.

Documented Urgent Care

Every urgent call, escalation time, and provider contact is logged to the member EMR. Your practice has complete record of urgent encounters for follow-up and continuity of care.

Urgency triaged in real-time

AI receptionist assesses symptoms against emergency protocols

On-call provider alerted immediately

Seconds from escalation detection to provider contact notification

Chief complaint structured

Symptoms, vitals, and history captured for provider clinical context

Escalation logged to EMR

Urgent encounter documented for follow-up and continuity

Frequently asked questions

How does the AI receptionist decide if something is urgent?

The receptionist screens for red-flag symptoms (chest pain, shortness of breath, severe allergic reaction, altered consciousness, severe bleeding) and member medical history. High-risk combinations trigger immediate escalation; other concerns are assessed for same-day or next-day scheduling.

What happens if a member is experiencing a true emergency (cardiac event, stroke)?

The receptionist recognizes life-threatening symptoms and advises the member to call 911 immediately while also alerting your on-call provider. The provider can contact emergency services or follow up post-emergency.

How is the on-call provider contacted?

Your practice configures the on-call protocol. The receptionist can call, text, or send a secure alert to the on-call provider, who receives member name, chief complaint, and urgency level instantly.

What if the on-call provider doesn't answer immediately?

The receptionist has retry logic configured by your practice—multiple attempts via phone or backup alert to a secondary on-call contact. Member is kept informed of wait status.

Are all urgent escalations logged to the member chart?

Yes. Every urgent call, the time of escalation, chief complaint, and symptoms reported is captured and logged to the member EMR. Your practice has complete record for follow-up and risk management.

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