Call Routing

Route acute migraine calls to same-day slots or on-call provider based on symptom flags

AI detects urgent migraine presentations and routes calls to same-day urgent slots or on-call clinicians, bypassing routine scheduling.

AI identifies red-flag symptoms during call: sudden severe onset, vision changes, weakness, fever with headache
Caller is offered first available same-day urgent appointment or transferred to on-call provider
Routine migraine follow-ups are routed to standard scheduling queue
Staff receives flagged call summary with urgency indicators for clinical review
Appointment bookings and patient demographics are captured and synced to EMR; staff reviews structured summary of symptoms and flags for chart filing
After-hours calls with urgent flags trigger on-call notification and callback protocol

How it pays back

No urgent migraine waits in queue

Acute presentations skip the line and reach a clinician or same-day slot immediately, preventing delays in care.

Reduces ER referrals from office

Same-day urgent availability for qualifying callers addresses acute symptoms before the patient seeks emergency care elsewhere.

Routine calls don't clog urgent queue

Medication refills and routine follow-ups are routed appropriately, so urgent slots stay reserved for true acute needs.

On-call provider gets heads-up before call

Urgent flag and structured summary reach the provider before they answer, enabling faster decision-making.

Urgent red flags detected and routed

Sudden onset, neurological symptoms, fever with headache flagged for escalation

Same-day appointment offered first

Acute calls get priority scheduling before routine slots

After-hours on-call notification

Urgent calls trigger provider notification; routine calls log for morning review

Appointment bookings synced to EMR

Same-day appointments and patient demographics captured in real time; clinical summary returned for staff review

Frequently asked questions

What symptoms trigger urgent escalation?

Sudden severe headache (worst of life), vision loss, weakness, numbness, fever above 100.4°F, confusion, or slurred speech. Your clinician team can customize the threshold based on your protocols.

What if all same-day slots are full?

The caller is offered the next available urgent slot, transferred to on-call, or directed to urgent care or ED based on your routing rules. Your team defines the escalation order.

How does the AI know if a symptom is new?

The AI asks whether symptoms are new or familiar (e.g., 'Is this your typical migraine, or is something different?'). New or atypical symptoms trigger the urgent flag.

Can I customize the urgent flags?

Yes. Your medical director and the MedReception setup team review your practice's migraine protocols and define which symptoms and caller statements trigger escalation.

Do after-hours urgent calls require manual triage?

The AI flags and summarizes; your on-call provider receives the alert and structured summary, then decides whether to call back immediately or wait for morning review. No flag is made without clinical input first.

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