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Healthcare Resources Stretched Thin

Healthcare providers face the ongoing challenge of reducing costs while striving to meet the rising expectations of patients. Missed appointments alone cost the US healthcare system a staggering $150B¹ every year. With mounting pressures to utilize resources more effectively, healthcare organizations are turning to conversational AI technology to handle the complexity around scheduling and automate common healthcare-related tasks.

1 Source: https://clinmedjournals.org/articles/jfmdp/journal-of-family-medicine-and-disease-prevention-jfmdp-4-090.pdf

AI Self-Service for the Patient Journey

SmartAction eases the burden on inundated contact centers while improving patient access to services. With our integration to major EHR systems, patients can book, reschedule, get wait-listed, and cancel appointments without waiting for human assistance. Our intelligent virtual health agents engage patients conversationally to handle inbound and outbound billing inquiries, help triage symptoms, and much more for a truly frictionless experience.

ROI from Scheduling Alone*

For many healthcare organizations, the conversational AI journey starts by automating scheduling over voice and digital channels. Here’s the ROI hospitals experience from this use case alone:

call reduction to
the contact center

average cost
savings per call

improvement in Net
Promoter Score

*Results averaged across SmartAction customers.

Proven Use Cases for Healthcare

Patient Authentication

Answer every call with a friendly greeting and capture user intent in natural language. Our virtual health agents authenticate patients through HIPAA-compliant protocols and route calls to the appropriate caregiver or department.

Appointment Scheduling

Nearly all patients schedule doctor appointments over the phone. Our virtual agents excel in scheduling and follow up over outbound voice and text to confirm, modify, get wait-listed or cancel, so you never have a missed appointment again.

Billing & Collections

Allow patients to get balance notifications and make payments via text, chat, or voice. Resolve outstanding balances faster with inbound/outbound calls to collect payment or arrange payment terms.

Account Management

Facilitate patient access to member services with automated self-service over telephony. Patients can easily change their address on record, update their profile information, and even order medical supplies by simply using their voice.

Patient Outreach

Proactively engage patients over voice and digital channels. Remind patients about upcoming visits and provide the option to change or cancel appointments. Offer tips for general wellness, reminders to refill prescriptions, and updates on healthcare services.

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Symptoms Triage

Deflect 100% of COVID-19 related calls to SMS and chat channels, where symptoms can be triaged and an escalation path can be determined. Advise to call 911, go to the emergency department, or receive a callback from a physician.

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AI Automation without Patient Frustration

Enhance the Patient Experience

SmartAction’s voice-enabled virtual agents are designed to engage and support patients throughout their healthcare journey.

Improve Patient Access

With SmartAction’s intuitive self-service, patients resolve common healthcare tasks without having to wait for human assistance.

Reduce Missed Appointments

Sending appointment reminders through the communication channels patients use drastically reduces late appointment cancellations and patient no-shows.

Augment Healthcare Workforce

Offloading mundane tasks empower front line staff and call center agents to focus on higher-value work.

96% of online patient complaints center around customer service — not quality of care.

— Vanguard Communications

Virtual Health Agents Powered by SmartAction

Conversational Interface

Our virtual health agents help patients resolve issues conversationally — there’s no need to navigate through complex phone menus or install new technology apps.

HIPAA Compliance

SmartAction is fully compliant with HIPAA regulations to safeguard PHI and ensure patient privacy.

EHR integration

SmartAction integrates with all major EHR systems, in addition to your existing contact center infrastructure, to deliver an effortless patient experience.