New Patient

When intake happens on the phone, new patients show up with confirmed details and clinical context ready

New patients who complete intake during the scheduling call have clear expectations, confirmed appointment details, and pre-visit history on file—removing friction and improving appointment attendance and provider readiness.

How it pays back

New Patients Know What to Expect

Appointment time, location, insurance requirements, and what to bring are all confirmed on the call. Patients arrive prepared and confident, reducing no-shows and enabling faster check-ins.

Complete Chart on Arrival

Your staff has name, DOB, contact, and appointment details in the system before the patient checks in. Medical history and clinical information are captured in a structured summary for staff review and filing. No waiting-room forms, no standing up patients at check-in for missing information.

Fewer Calls Back to Patients Before the Visit

Contact and appointment details are captured on the intake call. Your team doesn't need to phone back for missing information, freeing staff time for clinical prep and other calls.

Provider Walks In Prepared

First-time patients have their intake summary available before the provider enters the room. Providers can spend the visit on the chief complaint and exam, not re-asking demographics and appointment details.

New patient record created

Name, DOB, contact information, and appointment details are created in your EMR during the call

Intake summary ready

Chief complaint, medical history, and medications are captured and returned as a structured summary for staff validation and filing before the appointment

Confirmation on the call

Appointment date, time, location, and any special instructions confirmed verbally with the patient

Insurance details captured

Carrier, member ID, and group number collected and returned in the structured summary for billing staff to review and file

Frequently asked questions

Do new patients feel rushed during the intake call?

No. The AI conducts intake in natural conversation and adapts to the patient's pace. Complex histories are allowed to unfold; simple cases move quickly. The patient controls the tempo, and the AI captures everything.

What if a new patient doesn't have their insurance card during the call?

The AI captures insurance details the patient knows (employer name, carrier, approximate member ID) and flags missing fields in the summary. Your staff follows up before the visit or the patient uploads insurance photos in the MedReception portal.

How do I ensure the AI doesn't miss important medical history?

The AI asks targeted questions based on chief complaint and specialty (e.g., surgery history for orthopedics, medication list for primary care). Your staff reviews the summary and can flag gaps. The provider verifies history during the visit as always.

Can I customize the intake questions for my practice?

Yes. MedReception allows you to tailor intake questions by specialty, visit type, or condition. Common customizations include allergy emphasis, surgical history for orthopedics, or psychiatry-specific mental health screening.

What happens if a new patient books online and then calls to confirm?

The AI recognizes the existing booking, confirms details with the patient, and captures or updates intake information during the call. No duplicate records or conflicting appointments.

How many new patients should I expect the AI to handle per day?

The AI handles every inbound call—new or returning. For a typical primary care practice, that might be dozens of new-patient calls per week. The AI processes each intake the same way and returns structured summaries for all of them.

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