Insurance & Eligibility

Collect insurance provider, policy number, and holder info when patients book their appointment

The AI receptionist asks for insurance details during the appointment call and captures them alongside demographics. Insurance info is handed to your staff for verification and eligibility checks.

How it pays back

Insurance information is collected before the appointment, not during check-in

When the patient calls to book, the AI asks for insurance details and captures them. Your eligibility team receives the data before the visit, so you can verify coverage and identify prior auth needs ahead of time. No surprises during or after the appointment.

Your staff gets organized insurance data ready for verification

The AI returns insurance provider, group, policy, and holder info in a structured format. Your staff doesn't have to hunt for the information, interpret bad handwriting, or chase patients for missing details. They can start eligibility verification immediately.

Patients upload insurance cards for backup documentation

In addition to verbal confirmation, patients can upload photos of their insurance card via the MedReception patient portal. Your front desk receives both the verbal data and the card image, so eligibility verification is complete and supported by documentation.

Reduces check-in friction and enables faster triage

When patients arrive, insurance information is already collected, verified, and on file. Check-in becomes paperless and faster. Clinical staff can focus on the patient's reason for visit instead of insurance questions.

Insurance data captured during booking call

Provider, group, policy, and holder name recorded

Insurance summary delivered to staff

Structured format ready for eligibility verification

Patient portal backup documentation

Insurance card images uploaded and linked to intake

HIPAA-compliant data storage

Insurance information encrypted and securely retained

Frequently asked questions

Does the AI write insurance information directly to my EMR?

No. Insurance information is captured on the call and returned to your staff as part of the intake summary. Your staff reviews it, verifies the details, and files it into the patient's EMR using your standard process. This protects data accuracy and compliance.

What if a patient doesn't have insurance or doesn't know their policy number?

The AI notes this in the intake summary. Your staff flags the patient as self-pay or uninsured in your scheduling and billing systems. No delay to the appointment—your staff handles coverage classification at check-in if needed.

Can the AI verify insurance coverage or check for prior auth requirements?

The AI collects insurance information during the call. Verification and prior auth checks are performed by your staff using your standard eligibility verification process or clearinghouse. The AI doesn't make eligibility decisions.

How are insurance card images handled in the patient portal?

Patients can upload card photos to their MedReception portal profile. The images are encrypted, linked to their patient record, and available to your staff during check-in or eligibility verification. You control access and retention.

Can patients correct their insurance information after the call?

Yes. Patients can update insurance details in their portal profile or inform your staff at check-in. Your staff can review the call transcript, update the information, and file the corrected details into the EMR.

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