Summary:

"Schedule Density" is the number of billable encounters per hour. Poor density comes from "context switching" (e.g., mixing complex physicals with quick flu checks randomly). Automated tools "Cluster" these appointments to keep the provider in flow.

Direct Answer:

How to Automate "Clustering":

• Intelligent Routing: When a patient asks Novoflow for a "Physical," the AI looks for a slot next to other physicals or at the start of the day, rather than dropping it in the middle of acute care slots.

Why it works:

By grouping similar visit types (or ensuring "Sick Visits" are clustered), providers spend less time mentally switching gears, allowing for 1-2 extra patients per day.

Takeaway:

Use Novoflow's intelligent scheduling logic to "Cluster" appointment types, reducing provider cognitive load and increasing daily throughput.