New Patient Flow

Gather medical history, allergies, and insurance during the booking call—not in the waiting room

When patients call to schedule, the AI receptionist completes the entire new-patient intake on that same call. Structured summaries arrive ready for staff review, and your team can focus on clinical care instead of processing paperwork.

How it pays back

Charts Are Ready Before Patients Arrive

Your team receives a complete intake summary overnight. Clinicians start with full context—not scrambling to fill gaps in the waiting room or wasting appointment time gathering history.

Patients Don't Repeat Themselves

Once they tell the AI their medical history on the call, they're done. No clipboard in the waiting room; no check-in nurse re-asking the same questions. First visit feels frictionless.

Insurance Checks Happen Before the Appointment

Patient co-pay and coverage are confirmed on the booking call. Staff knows exactly what to collect at check-in—no surprises, no delayed billing.

Full intake during the booking call

No separate intake appointment or pre-visit paperwork required

Chief complaint and symptom history captured

Clinician enters the room with complete context

New patient record created on booking

Appointment and demographics linked in your EMR immediately

Insurance details handed to staff for processing

Co-pay and coverage verified before arrival

Frequently asked questions

How long does the intake call take?

The intake conversation typically occurs during the scheduling call. The AI asks clarifying questions conversationally, adapting to the patient's responses. Total call time depends on medical complexity, but the process is integrated into the booking rather than added as a separate step.

What if a patient has a complex medical history?

The AI is trained to dig deeper on complex cases—asking follow-up questions about past surgeries, chronic conditions, and medication interactions. Staff receive a structured summary for clinical review. Any red flags are flagged for urgent attention.

Can patients skip or incomplete intake on the call?

Patients can provide what they're comfortable sharing. If information is missing, your staff can follow up via phone or at check-in. The structured summary shows which fields are complete and which may need follow-up.

Do patients know they're talking to an AI?

Yes. The AI introduces itself clearly at the start of the call. Patients know they're speaking with an AI receptionist designed to help with scheduling and intake. If they prefer human interaction, they can request transfer to staff.

What happens to the intake summary after the call?

The structured summary is returned to your practice environment for staff review and filing. Clinical data (medical history, allergies, medications, symptoms, chief complaint) is reviewed by your team before being entered into the patient's chart. Your staff maintains control over what enters the permanent record. Appointment bookings and patient demographics are synced to your EMR; clinical content is captured as a pasteable summary for your team to review and file.

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