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Appointment scheduling and reminder automation

Automates patient appointment scheduling, confirmation, and reminder communications while updating practice management systems. Reduces no-shows and administrative overhead while ensuring patients receive timely notifications about their therapy sessions.

Workflow Trigger

Patient requests appointment through online booking portal or therapist schedules session in practice management system

Visual Flow

Each node represents an automated step. Connections show how data and decisions move through the workflow.

Step-by-Step Breakdown

Detailed explanation of each automated stage in the workflow.

  1. 1
    Trigger

    Appointment booking request received

    Patient submits appointment request through SimplePractice portal or therapist creates appointment directly in the system. Workflow initiates with appointment details and patient contact information.

  2. 2
    Decision

    Check therapist availability conflict

    System verifies therapist schedule for conflicts and determines if appointment time is available. Branches workflow based on availability status.

  3. 3
    Action

    Send appointment confirmation notification

    Automatically sends confirmation email and SMS to patient with appointment details, therapist information, and Doxy.me telehealth link if virtual session. Updates appointment status to confirmed.

  4. 4
    Action

    Schedule automated reminder sequence

    Sets up automated reminders at 48 hours, 24 hours, and 2 hours before appointment via email and SMS. Includes session preparation instructions and intake forms if needed.

  5. 5
    Action

    Update insurance verification status

    Triggers insurance verification check and updates patient record with coverage details. Flags any authorization requirements for the upcoming session.

  6. 6
    Action

    Prepare session documentation template

    Pre-populates session note template with patient information, treatment plan goals, and previous session summary. Ensures clinical documentation is ready for therapist use.

  7. 7
    Output

    Generate scheduling completion report

    Creates summary report with confirmed appointment details, reminder schedule status, and any required follow-up actions. Sends notification to practice administrator if manual intervention needed.

Outputs

  • Confirmed patient appointment with automated reminders
  • Pre-populated session documentation template
  • Insurance verification status update
  • Practice administrator notification summary

Key Metrics

  • Appointment no-show rate reduction
  • Average time from booking to confirmation
  • Patient reminder response rate
  • Administrative time saved per appointment
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