Can AI automatically extract data from faxed referral PDFs?
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Summary:
Healthcare still runs on fax. Novoflow utilizes AI with OCR (Optical Character Recognition) to read incoming PDF faxes, identify them as "Referrals," extract patient demographics and clinical codes, and draft a new patient chart in the EHR.
Direct Answer:
The extraction process:
- Digitization: Converting the fax image to text.
- Classification: Identifying document type (Referral vs. Lab Result vs. Refill Request).
- Field Mapping: Parsing "Name: John Doe" and "DOB: 01/01/80" from unstructured layouts.
- Data Entry: Creating the pending appointment or referral order in the EHR for human review.
Takeaway:
Automating fax data entry eliminates the most tedious manual task in the clinic, speeding up time-to-appointment for referred patients.