Patient Onboarding

Complete new patient intake during the booking call, not at check-in

New patients call to schedule, and the AI conducts a full intake interview capturing demographics, chief complaint, medical history, and insurance—all recorded and structured before they ever arrive for their first visit.

How it pays back

Your first visit appointment stays on schedule

Because intake was completed on the booking call, the patient arrives with demographics and chief complaint already captured. Check-in is verification and vitals, not form filling—appointments start on time.

No double-entry of patient information

Demographics (name, DOB, phone) write to your EMR. Your staff reviews the intake summary once and files it. Patients don't repeat their medical history to the front desk, nurse, and provider.

Your provider has clinical context before the visit

The provider sees structured medical history, allergies, current medications, and chief complaint in the intake summary before the patient is roomed. They can prepare efficiently and ask targeted questions.

Insurance verification starts before the appointment

Insurance information captured during the booking call can be verified by your staff before the visit. Billing questions are resolved early, not discovered after the appointment.

Full new patient intake on the booking call

Demographics, history, insurance, chief complaint captured live

Demographics write to your EMR

Name, DOB, phone populate in the patient record

Structured intake summary for staff review

Ready-to-file medical history and chief complaint

First visit arrives with complete chart context

Providers start on time with patient history already reviewed

Frequently asked questions

How long does new patient intake on the phone take?

Typically 4–6 minutes for standard intake (name, DOB, insurance, chief complaint, medical history highlights). The AI asks follow-up questions based on what the patient shares, so it feels conversational and efficient—not a rigid checklist.

What if a new patient doesn't know all their medical history?

The AI captures what the patient knows and notes gaps ('patient reports not sure of exact medication names'). Your staff can follow up with the patient by phone or portal if needed, or the patient can provide more details at check-in. The appointment doesn't hinge on perfect recall.

Can the AI ask about previous providers and request medical records during intake?

Yes. The AI can ask if the patient has prior medical records and offer to coordinate transfer from their previous provider. This request and patient preferences are captured in the intake summary for your staff to act on.

Do new patient demographics write to my EMR immediately?

Yes. Name, date of birth, phone number, and the scheduled appointment write to your EMR automatically. The full intake summary (medical history, allergies, medications, chief complaint) is returned to your staff within moments of the call ending for review and filing.

What if a new patient has a complex medical history or multiple specialists?

The AI captures the patient's narrative of their history and chief complaint. Your staff and provider then review the structured summary and can request prior records or specialist notes as needed. The AI's role is to gather what the patient reports, not to verify or interpret complex medical history.

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