MedFrontDesk Playbook

No-Show Recovery Calls

Automate rescheduling outreach when patients miss appointments to reclaim lost slots.

When to run this playbook

Front desk spends hours dialing missed appointments.

Providers see half-empty calendars.

Patients feel awkward rebooking after missing.

Caller journey (high-level)

01

Trigger automation

No-show in the EMR triggers a Katie outbound call or SMS with rescheduling options.

02

Offer next best slot

AI checks templates and proposes the next available time.

03

Escalate complex

If a human touch is required, Katie logs context + sentiment for staff.

Triage categories & actions

CategoryExample callsNotificationTarget callbackCaller messaging
EmergencyChest pain, stroke, trauma.911 / ERImmediateCall 911 or go to the ER now.
Urgent clinicalWorsening postop pain, severe symptoms.On-call provider< 15 minProvider calls back within 15 minutes.
Routine clinicalRefills, mild symptoms, referrals.Daytime teamNext business dayCare team follows up on the next business day.
Non-clinical / adminScheduling, billing, paperwork.Admin queueNext business dayFront desk follows up when the office reopens.