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Prior authorization and insurance pre-auth calls captured, structured, and ready for staff—no repeated questions

Pain practices spend hours on insurance pre-auth calls. AI reception captures authorization numbers, coverage details, and outstanding requirements so staff can file requests without re-calling patients.

How it pays back

Staff stop re-asking patients for the same information

Authorization number, insurance carrier, coverage limits, and patient's authorization status are captured once and documented in full. Staff receives a complete summary.

Insurance barriers are identified upfront

The AI asks about prior authorization requirements, coverage gaps, and any outstanding documentation. Your staff knows exactly what's needed before they call the insurance company.

Faster procedure authorization and scheduling

By documenting pre-auth details on the intake call, your staff can submit authorization requests immediately. No delay waiting for patient callbacks or repeated information gathering.

Insurance disputes are documented from first call

The AI captures patient's understanding of coverage, any cost estimates, and pre-auth promises. This creates a clear record if insurance denies later.

Prior auth details captured on first call

Authorization numbers, carrier, coverage, requirements documented

Insurance barriers identified upfront

Outstanding requirements flagged before staff submits request

Structured summary for staff review

All data returned in pasteable format for chart and authorization submission

No patient callbacks for authorization info

All required details collected during intake call

Frequently asked questions

Can the AI actually understand insurance coverage?

The AI asks specific, structured questions: "Do you have a current prior authorization on file?" "What is your authorization number?" "Has your insurance approved this procedure?" "Are there any outstanding requirements?" The AI documents patient responses and flags gaps for your staff.

What if the patient is unsure about their coverage?

The AI captures what the patient knows, flags the uncertainty, and returns a note to your staff: 'Patient unsure of authorization status; staff should verify with insurance.' Your team then calls the carrier with patient details.

How does the AI data reach my EHR?

All authorization details are captured and returned as a structured summary for your staff to review and file. You can copy and paste into your EHR notes or attach the summary directly.

How often do insurance companies change pre-auth requirements?

The AI asks open-ended questions about requirements so it adapts to whatever the patient reports. If an insurance company changes policy, the patient's call will reflect the new requirement, and your staff will see it in the summary.

Can the AI submit prior authorizations directly?

No, but the AI captures all data your staff needs to submit. Your staff then calls or submits online with complete information, reducing back-and-forth and call time.

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