Kareo + Compliance

AI receptionist captures patient data and syncs to Kareo securely—encrypted, logged, audit-ready

AI receptionist collects patient data on the call and returns structured summaries for staff review. Appointment bookings and new patient demographics (name, DOB, phone) write to Kareo through encrypted channels. Every data exchange is logged and auditable. Your practice maintains compliance and control.

How it pays back

Appointments and Demographics Sync to Kareo; Everything Else Returns as a Summary

AI captures patient info on the call. Appointment bookings and new patient demographics (name, DOB, phone) write securely to Kareo. Medical history, allergies, medications, symptoms, insurance details, and questionnaire responses are returned as a structured, EMR-pasteable summary for your staff to review and file. No unencrypted handoff to staff, no email with PHI, no clipboard with unredacted data. You control what goes where.

Audit Trail Proves Compliance

Every data access is logged. Regulators can see exactly when patient info was captured, which calls were recorded, and why. Compliance audits are faster and defensible.

Staff Accountability Is Built In

If a patient questions data handling, you have a complete record of AI-to-EMR sync, timestamps, and staff access. No mystery about who saw what.

Insurance Data Handled Separately

Insurance details captured on the call are returned as structured data for staff verification—not auto-synced to the chart. Your billing team controls insurance entry, keeping claims accuracy under your roof.

Encrypted data sync with Kareo

Appointment bookings and demographics written securely; clinical summaries returned for staff review

Complete call and access audit trail

Timestamped logs of every data capture and EMR write

BAA and HIPAA alignment

Formal compliance agreements and regulatory documentation

Patient consent tracking

Recording authorization and intake consent logged and linked to calls

Frequently asked questions

Is there a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) between MedReception and my practice?

Yes. MedReception acts as a Business Associate under HIPAA. A BAA is signed before integration with your Kareo system to ensure compliance and liability clarity.

Are call recordings stored securely?

Yes. All call recordings and transcripts are encrypted and stored securely. Access is logged. Recordings are retained according to your practice's retention policy and deleted on schedule.

What happens if there's a data breach?

MedReception maintains cyber liability insurance and breach notification procedures. If a breach occurs, you are notified immediately. Audit logs help identify scope and timeline for regulatory reporting.

Can patients request their data or have recordings deleted?

Yes. Your practice can request deletion or access on behalf of patients. Those requests are processed within regulatory timelines and logged in the audit trail.

How do I know what data the AI writes to Kareo vs. what stays in the intake summary?

The integration writes appointment bookings and new patient demographics (name, DOB, phone) to Kareo. Medical history, allergies, medications, insurance details, symptoms, and questionnaire responses are returned in a structured summary for your staff to review and file. Your admin controls which fields sync.

Is the AI receptionist itself HIPAA-certified?

MedReception operates under HIPAA compliance, meaning we maintain administrative, physical, and technical safeguards. The AI system is built to handle PHI securely and is regularly audited.

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