Revenue Impact

AI receptionist answers inbound calls, books confirmed appointments written to Kareo, and sends SMS reminders—less friction, fewer empty chairs

Missed inbound calls and unclear appointment confirmations cause no-shows. MedReception's AI answers every call, books directly into Kareo, and sends automated reminders so patients arrive when expected.

How it pays back

Patients confirm on the call—not via form, not via email

Real-time booking during the inbound call creates psychological commitment. Appointment is in their calendar, in yours, and confirmed via text before they hang up.

Reminder automation reduces forgetting without staff effort

SMS reminders go out automatically 24 and 2 hours before the visit. Patients who might otherwise forget see a nudge they can act on—or reschedule directly via text.

Rescheduling via text is easier for patients than calling back

If a patient texts to reschedule, the AI handles it and updates Kareo. Staff don't field that call. Fewer dropped appointments, less phone burden on your team.

Kareo data shows real-time booking and cancellation trends

You can see which providers have high no-show rates, which time slots are prone to cancellation, and where to adjust scheduling to reduce gaps.

Every inbound call answered

Booked and confirmed on the call, written to Kareo immediately

Patient-initiated rescheduling via SMS

Changes synced back to Kareo, staff notified of calendar shifts

Confirmation sent to patient

Date, time, location, directions, and pre-visit instructions in one message

Frequently asked questions

Does the reminder automation integrate with Kareo?

Yes. Reminders are based on appointments booked in Kareo. If staff manually adjust a Kareo appointment, the reminder schedule updates automatically. If a patient reschedules via SMS reply, the Kareo calendar is updated in real time.

Can patients reschedule directly through text?

Yes. When the AI sends the reminder text, patients can reply with their availability. The AI checks your Kareo open slots and offers alternate times. If the patient confirms, the appointment is rebooked in Kareo and both old and new times are managed.

What if a patient cancels via text?

The AI logs the cancellation, marks the appointment as cancelled in Kareo, and frees that slot for other patients. Staff see the change in your schedule. You can also configure auto-confirmation so staff review cancellations before they're finalized.

Do staff need to manually send reminders?

No. Reminders are fully automated. Staff can configure the frequency (24h and 2h before, for example) and message text. Reminders go out without staff involvement.

What if a patient books an appointment but doesn't get a reminder?

If the patient opted out of SMS, reminders are sent via email instead. If they didn't provide contact info during the call, staff can add it to the Kareo record and the reminder will send on next reminder cycle. No appointment is forgotten.

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