Referral Management

AI answers referrals, pre-screens candidates, and routes to the right clinical coordinator

Incoming referrals for pain procedures are fielded by AI, which captures the referring physician's details, patient history, and procedure request. Complex or urgent referrals are routed to the appropriate coordinator with a complete intake summary.

How it pays back

No referral slips through voicemail

Every referral call is answered, logged, and routed immediately. Coordinators never wonder if a referral came in; they see a complete intake summary waiting in their queue.

Coordinators spend less time on data entry

Referring physician details, patient history, and procedure request are already structured in the AI intake. Coordinators use this summary to schedule and follow up, not to re-interview the caller.

Specialization within your coordinator team

Post-op pain referrals go to one coordinator, sports injuries to another, spine cases to a third. AI routes based on procedure type and complexity. Each coordinator becomes an expert on their segment.

Urgent referrals are prioritized

Severe pain, failed conservative therapy, or imaging showing urgent pathology is flagged so your lead coordinator can move these cases to the front of the schedule.

Faster appointment confirmation

AI books the appointment and captures all intake details at once. Patient and referring provider receive confirmation immediately without waiting for coordinator callbacks.

Referral source captured

Referring physician, specialty, and contact details documented on first call

Intelligent routing

Referrals distributed to coordinators based on procedure type and complexity

Clinical summary structured

Pain history, imaging, prior treatment, and procedure request ready for coordinator review

Urgent flags for triage

Severe pain, imaging delays, or complex cases marked for lead coordinator prioritization

Frequently asked questions

How does the AI know which coordinator to route to?

You configure routing rules by procedure type (e.g., epidural → spine coordinator, joint injection → orthopedic coordinator). The AI asks what procedure is requested and routes accordingly. Manual overrides can flag complex cases for your lead coordinator.

What if the referral is from a provider we don't recognize?

The AI captures the referring provider's name, clinic, and specialty. Your coordinators review unknown referrals before booking to verify legitimacy or check if the provider is in your referral network.

Does the AI book the appointment immediately?

If the referral is straightforward and available slots exist, yes. Complex or urgent referrals are flagged for coordinator approval before booking confirmation is sent.

Can referrals be marked as urgent?

Yes. If the caller indicates severe pain, failed conservative therapy, or imaging showing urgent findings, the AI flags the case as urgent and routes to your lead coordinator for priority scheduling.

How do coordinators know which referrals are high-priority?

The AI summary includes urgency flags and red-flag symptoms. Your coordinators see an at-a-glance dashboard or inbox that prioritizes flagged cases so they know which referrals to book first.

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