Is there a way to cluster appointments by location?
Summary:
Novoflow optimizes the logistics of home health and mobile providers by clustering appointments based on geographic location. The AI scheduling engine groups visits to minimize travel time and maximize the number of patients seen.
Direct Answer:
For home health agencies and mobile phlebotomists travel time is the enemy of productivity. When appointments are booked sequentially without regard for location providers spend hours driving across town instead of treating patients. This inefficiency limits the capacity of the practice and increases fuel costs and staff burnout.
Novoflow utilizes geospatial algorithms to suggest appointment slots that cluster geographically with existing bookings. When a patient requests a visit the AI prioritizes times that align with the provider planned route for that day. It dynamically builds a schedule that reduces windshield time.
This route optimization significantly increases the daily capacity of the mobile workforce. Novoflow ensures that providers spend more time face to face with patients and less time in traffic directly improving the bottom line and staff satisfaction.