New Patient Onboarding

Collect complete new patient intake information during the scheduling call, not after

New patients are already on the phone booking an appointment. AI captures their full intake during that call, creates their EMR record with demographics, and returns a structured summary for chart setup—no separate forms or follow-up calls.

How it pays back

New Patient Record Ready Before First Appointment

While the patient is still on the call, their name, DOB, contact info, and appointment details write to your EMR. Their chart is created, not waiting for an admin task. When they arrive, their record is already set up.

Complete Intake Summary Before the Patient Arrives

The AI captures allergy, medication, and chief complaint information. Your front desk receives a structured summary that's ready for the provider to review—no scrambling to get intake information on appointment day.

Insurance Information Captured and Handed to Staff

Insurance carrier and group number are captured on the call and included in the summary for your staff to verify and file. You have it before appointment day, giving time to check coverage or identify pre-auth requirements.

After-Hours New Patient Calls Are Fully Captured

New patients calling after 5 p.m. don't get voicemail or a callback. They're booked, their intake is captured, and their chart is created—all before your morning team arrives.

New patient record created on the call

Demographics and appointment details automatically synced to your EMR

Complete intake summary for chart review

Staff receive organized clinical data before the first appointment

Insurance and allergy information documented

Captured during the call and included in the summary for pre-appointment verification

Ready for urgent or same-day appointments

Intake is structured and available immediately, even for rapid-turnaround bookings

Frequently asked questions

Does the AI ask too many questions during the scheduling call?

No. The AI weaves intake questions naturally into the booking flow. It asks for appointment-related info first, then builds on follow-up questions as the patient provides information. Most calls feel conversational, not like an interrogation.

What if the new patient is calling from an existing family member's chart?

The AI recognizes existing relationships (patient mentions they're the child of [existing patient name]) and creates a separate new patient record while linking it to the family. Your EMR captures the relationship during setup.

Can the AI ask about medical history for high-risk or complex patients?

Yes. The AI is configured by your practice to ask screening questions relevant to your specialty. A cardiology practice asks about chest pain history; a pediatric practice asks about pregnancy and delivery history. The questions adapt to the practice setting.

What happens if the new patient doesn't want to answer questions on the phone?

The AI captures what the patient is willing to provide and notes incomplete sections in the summary. Staff can follow up with a quick call or email before the appointment, focusing on the specific missing information instead of a generic form request.

Does new patient intake information write to the EMR the same way as established patient calls?

New patient records, appointments, and demographics (name, DOB, phone, address) write to your EMR during the call. Clinical details (allergies, medications, chief complaint, medical history) are captured as a structured, EMR-pasteable summary for your staff to review and file into the chart.

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