Concierge & DPC

VIP and member tier-based call routing for concierge practices

In concierge medicine, member tier defines service level. AI receptionist recognizes member status, applies VIP routing rules, and ensures premium members get priority access, scheduling, and escalation—every call, every time.

How it pays back

VIP Members Get the Experience They Paid For

High-tier members are recognized on intake and routed to your best schedulers or directly to their provider's line. They feel the difference immediately. Service matches membership level.

Operational Prioritization Without Manual Work

Staff don't decide who's VIP—the AI does, pulling tier data from EMR. Your high-revenue members are automatically prioritized. Standard-tier calls are handled efficiently without sacrificing quality.

Retention Through Service Differentiation

Premium members notice priority access and faster responses. It reinforces the value of their membership and reduces churn. Concierge practices survive on retention; this tool directly supports it.

Revenue-Aligned Workflow

Your busiest, most valuable members get fastest access. Routine calls are triaged efficiently. Your phone operations become revenue-conscious without being obvious to callers.

Member tier recognized

VIP, platinum, gold, standard status retrieved from EMR on every call

Priority routing applied

High-tier members routed to expedited scheduling and provider access

Caller context delivered

Staff see member tier and service level expectation before answering

Tier-based escalation

VIP concerns escalated faster; standard calls handled by protocol

Frequently asked questions

How does the AI know member tier?

Member tier is stored in your EMR (usually in a custom field or membership status column). The AI queries your EMR on inbound call and retrieves tier data in real time, before the call is answered.

What if a caller's EMR record doesn't show tier?

If tier data is missing, the call is routed to standard intake. If the caller is a new member, they're triaged as a prospect. Your staff can manually update tier in the EMR; future calls will recognize the new status.

Can I customize routing rules for each tier?

Yes. You define routing for each tier: VIP members get direct provider line or priority scheduling; gold-tier get expedited availability; standard-tier follow routine intake. You can also set time-based rules (e.g., VIP gets after-hours escalation; standard doesn't).

Do VIP members need to opt in to priority routing?

No. Priority routing is automatic based on their membership agreement. If a member prefers standard routing or has opted out, your practice can flag their record, and the AI will respect that preference.

How do staff know member tier before answering?

Your phone system displays caller ID information enhanced with member name and tier. Staff see 'John Smith – Platinum' before the call rings to their desk. This context helps them answer with appropriate service level.

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