New Patient

Complete first-visit patient intake in one conversation—no pre-visit forms, no patient portal burden

When a new patient calls to book their first appointment, your AI receptionist conducts a full intake interview in the same call. Patient provides demographics, emergency contact, and medical history; your team receives a structured summary before the appointment.

How it pays back

One call, fully onboarded

New patients don't get a separate 'complete intake form' email or portal request after scheduling. They finish their first conversation with everything submitted and their appointment confirmed. Less follow-up, lower no-show risk.

Provider sees complete picture at first visit

Your clinical team receives a structured summary of allergies, medications, relevant medical history, and chief complaint before the patient is roomed. No scrambling to fill gaps at the desk. The first interaction is clinical, not administrative.

Insurance details captured earlier in the journey

Your billing team receives insurance information before arrival, allowing time to verify coverage and flag any issues. Patients have clarity on their financial responsibility before checkout.

Full intake on scheduling call

New patient provides demographics, medical history, and insurance details in one conversation

EMR record created with appointment

Patient demographics and appointment written to your EMR during the call

Structured intake summary for staff review

Staff reviews and approves intake summary before patient arrival; no re-keying of name, DOB, or contact info

Frequently asked questions

How long does new patient intake add to the scheduling call?

Intake typically adds 3–5 minutes to a scheduling call, conducted naturally as part of the conversation. The AI asks relevant follow-up questions based on your practice specialty and chief complaint. Your staff can review timing and adjust scope based on provider preference and practice demand.

What if the new patient has a complex medical history?

The AI captures what the patient reports in their own words and returns it as a structured summary for your staff to review. Your team or provider can follow up during check-in or before the visit if needed. The summary serves as a starting point, not a final clinical assessment.

Can new patients still complete forms on arrival if they prefer?

Absolutely. The goal is to reduce burden and catch common gaps; it's not to eliminate paper entirely. If a patient prefers to complete a detailed form at check-in, your team can honor that and note the preference in their record.

How does this work with practices that have a detailed new patient questionnaire?

You can configure the AI to ask your standard new patient questions in a conversational way. Your questionnaire becomes the interview script. Answers are captured and returned as a structured summary for your staff to review and file.

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