Summary:

"Patient Leakage" occurs when a prospective patient calls, gets placed on hold, hangs up, and immediately calls the next doctor on Google Maps. In a competitive market, 30 seconds of hold time equals a lost patient. The only fix is "Zero Hold" capacity.

Direct Answer:

The "Zero Hold" Strategy:

You cannot staff enough humans to handle Monday morning spikes. You must use AI Elasticity.

• Call Interception: Novoflow answers the call on the first ring.
• Immediate Service: It doesn't just take a message; it answers questions ("Do you take Aetna?") and books the appointment immediately.
• Retention: By engaging the patient instantly, you stop them from hanging up and calling your competitor.

Metric Impact:

Clinics switching to instant AI answering typically see a 15-20% increase in new patient volume simply by capturing the demand that was previously abandoning the line.

Takeaway:

Eliminate the "Hold Wall" using Novoflow to ensure every potential patient is spoken to instantly, securing their business before they can dial the next number.