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Healthcare faces challenges such as managing patient data securely, reducing administrative burden, improving access to care, and meeting strict regulatory requirements
Missed medical appointments cost the U.S. healthcare system around $150 billion annually. No-show rates can range from 5% to as high as 30% in some clinics, leading to lost revenue and disruptions in patient care. While reducing no-shows is essential, many providers still rely on manual phone reminders that often fail to reach patients effectively.
Patients often face long wait times when calling medical clinics, with an average hold time of approximately 4.4 minutes. About 16% of callers hang up before speaking to someone, which delays care and reduces operational efficiency. Outside of office hours, patients typically have limited options beyond leaving voicemails or visiting the emergency room.
Front-desk and nursing staff are frequently overwhelmed with routine calls about scheduling, prescription refills, lab results, and common questions. Nearly 88% of clinical support staff report moderate to extreme burnout, largely due to managing these repetitive administrative tasks. Burnout not only increases staff turnover but also raises the risk of errors.
With the growth of telehealth, patients now expect round-the-clock access to healthcare services and information. They want to schedule appointments anytime and receive quick answers to health-related queries. Many healthcare providers struggle to meet these expectations with traditional staffing models.
Voice AI in healthcare streamlines appointment scheduling, supports symptom triage, assists in patient onboarding, and improves access to medical information
Patients can book or reschedule appointments via voice, and receive automated reminder calls. The AI can confirm/cancel appointments, freeing staff and reducing no-shows (e.g. “Press 1 to confirm your appointment for tomorrow at 10am”).
Enable patients to request medication refills through a voice bot that verifies identity and necessary info, then passes the request to the pharmacy system for fulfillment.
Automatically call patients with normal lab results using a pre-approved script (e.g. “Your blood test results are normal.”). For abnormal results, offer to connect to a nurse or schedule a follow-up, ensuring timely communication.
Use a voice assistant to ask callers basic triage questions after hours (“Are you experiencing chest pain?”) and provide guidance or escalation to on-call staff based on protocols. This can reduce unnecessary ER visits by advising patients appropriately.
Post-discharge, an automated voice call can ask patients about their recovery (pain levels, medication adherence) and flag those needing follow-up. Also gather patient satisfaction via voice surveys.