AI Receptionist & Patient Intake for Canadian Primary Care

Every call answered.
Every patient welcomed.

The unified operations layer for Canadian primary care. JOUD Health manages the complete patient journey, from the initial booking call and appointment reminders to digital intake forms, automated check-in, and clinic arrival. Fully integrated with your EMR.

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Canadian-Built · Physician-Led Design · Provincially & Federally Compliant
47
Calls today
↑ +12 vs yesterday
LIVE · 2 active
0
Dropped Calls
↓ 100% captured
< 10 days
To go live
The Clinic Reality

The front desk is breaking.

Performance demands are rising. Receptionists are overwhelmed. Patients are slipping through the cracks. The status quo isn't sustainable.

67%
of calls during peak hours go unanswered
Missed calls = missed patients.

Clinics across Canada miss up to two-thirds of inbound calls during peak morning surges. Every unanswered call is a patient who cannot access care, or who calls a neighboring practice instead.

4 hrs
per day on routine call tasks
Receptionists deserve better.

The average clinic receptionist spends over half their shift managing repetitive administrative calls. Booking, cancellations, and routing basic inquiries draw their attention away from the patients waiting right in front of them.

$60K+
annual cost per front-desk hire
Headcount doesn't scale.

Adding staff to solve call volume bottlenecks is expensive, slow, and temporary. Between onboarding friction and industry-wide turnover, scaling through manual headcount only compounds clinic overhead without offering lasting relief.

THE JOUD HEALTH SOLUTION

"One platform.
Every patient touchpoint covered."

JOUD Health answers inbound patient calls, manages digital check-in at the front desk, and gives your team a live portal to track it; all connected to your existing EMR and customized to your workflow.

Core Functionality

The platform for
modern clinic operations.

Engineered to remove the friction of clinic communication; with native EMR logic and a platform built for how receptionists actually work.

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JOUD AI
Active Call
0:42
24/7 AI Voice Agent

JOUD Health answers every inbound call with a natural, warm voice; booking, cancellations, prescription refill routing, and clinic info around the clock.

CallerIntent
416-555-5555Booking0:42
226-111-1111Transfer1:18
647-444-4444Info0:07
Live Call Queue

Real-time view of every active AI call; see names, intents, sentiment scores, and durations at a glance. Escalations surface instantly with full context.

MODERN CLINIC
Jane Doe
Check-in complete · Dr. King
Room 4 · 2:14 PM
Check-in & Patient Intake

Digital assistant that guides every patient through your clinic check-in process with your forms customized into the platform; syncs directly to your EMR.

Dropped Call
(416) 555-0147
2m ago
Callback notification sent to staff
Dropped Call Recovery

Every dropped call is flagged, logged, and actionable; JOUD Health automatically sends a callback notification for staff to follow up with patients.

SMSTo patientnow
Appointment confirmed
Dr. King · Mon, Oct 13 · 2:30 PM
Reminder scheduled
Sent 1 day before the visit
Appointment Confirmations & Reminders

Patients get an instant text confirmation the moment an appointment is booked, rescheduled, or cancelled through JOUD Health; customizable reminders go out ahead of every visit.

142
Calls Today
94%
Resolved
Call Analytics & Summaries

Every call is transcribed, classified by intent, and sentiment-scored; clinic managers get daily summaries showing call volume, resolution rate, and peak hours.

Patient & Staff Experience

Frictionless experiences for patients.
Absolute control for your team.

JOUD Health handles the repetitive friction of intake and routing, ensuring your staff can focus
on high-value patient care.

The Patient Experience

Autonomous Patient Intake

Replace the clipboard with a digital-first entry point. Walk-in and scheduled patients check themselves in seamlessly.

  • Health Card Scanning: Rapid patient data capture via automated scanning.
  • EMR Sync: Bi-directional, real-time data flow directly into your charts.
  • Fully Digitized Forms: Intake forms are custom-mapped to your clinic's specific workflow.
JOUD
Health

Modern Clinic

Welcome to Modern Clinic

I'm Joud, your digital assistant.
Let's get you checked in.

Need help? Please speak to our front desk staff.

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The Staff Safeguard

Human-in-the-Loop Safety

JOUD Health never operates in a vacuum. The AI manages routine volume, but instantly and seamlessly routes complex or urgent needs to your staff with full situational awareness.

  • One-Click Transfers: Instant live-call routing to a human receptionist when a patient needs urgent care.
  • Sentiment Intelligence: Real-time priority alerts that surface frustrated or distressed callers immediately.
  • Zero Repetition: Staff receive instant context panels so patients never have to repeat their medical needs.
Inbound Call
416-555-5555
Patient calling · routing now
Live
JOUD Health Core
Intent & Sentiment Analysis
Classifying call in real-time
Routine Tasks
Fully automated & resolved
Escalated
Live
Human Safeguard
Staff alerted with full patient context
Explore JOUD Health

Discover The
JOUD Health Platform

Everything your team needs, in real time.
From live calls to patient check-in.

Active Calls

3

Active Calls

Managed by Joud
2
Transferred
1

Transferred

1

1 call requires immediate staff attention

10:04
416-444-4444

Complex Rx refill request

Active Calls

10:09
437-555-0112
2:00
Booking
10:07
647-555-0148
4:00
Cancellation

Patient Queue

9

1

1

28m

28m
MR

Marcus Reyes

9:40 AM9:43 AM
Dr. Robinavitch
Urgent
22m
PA

Priya Anand

9:45 AM9:49 AM
Dr. Langdon
Conflict

Same-day appointment with Dr. Collins. The provincial health plan won't pay two family doctors at one clinic for the same patient on the same day; confirm before they're seen.

17m
GA

Grace Adeyemi

9:50 AM9:54 AM
Dr. Collins
14m
HW

Hannah Whitlock

9:55 AM9:57 AM
Dr. Robinavitch
12m
OC

Olivia Carter

9:55 AM9:59 AM
Dr. Mohan
9m
DO

Daniel Osei

10:00 AM10:02 AM
Dr. Langdon
6m
LD

Liam Donovan

Walk-in10:05 AM
Dr. Collins
5m
TP

Theo Park

Walk-in10:06 AM
Dr. Robinavitch
4m
RK

Ravi Kapoor

Walk-in10:07 AM
Dr. Mohan

Recovery & Resolution

Total3
Resolved0
Unresolved3
647-888-8888
Dropped 1h 23m ago
226-777-7777
416-666-6666
08:48
647-888-8888
0:00Booking
09:24
226-777-7777
0:00Refill
09:50
416-666-6666
0:00General

Call History

Total47
AI Resolved41
Transferred3
10:03
416-555-5555
AI Resolved1:42Booking
09:55
905-333-3333
AI Resolved0:58Rescheduling
09:50
416-666-6666
Unresolved Dropped Call0:00General
09:42
226-222-2222
Transferred1:44Refill
09:31
647-555-0199
AI Resolved1:12Clinic Info
09:24
226-777-7777
Unresolved Dropped Call0:00Refill
09:08
905-111-2222
AI Resolved2:05Booking
08:48
647-888-8888
Unresolved Dropped Call0:00Booking
08:30
416-777-3434
AI Resolved1:05Clinic Info
08:12
905-222-8888
AI Resolved0:51Cancellation

Calls Overview

Total Calls
47
AI Resolved
4187%
Human Resolved
00%
Resolution Required
36%

Appointment Activity by Joud

Appointments Booked
18
Appointments Rescheduled
4
Appointments Cancelled
6

Call Volume · Today

Recent Activity

416-555-5555AI Resolved
905-333-3333AI Resolved
416-666-6666Unresolved Drop
226-222-2222Transferred
647-555-0199AI Resolved
226-777-7777Unresolved Drop

Check-in Overview

Check-ins by Type

Existing Patients - Appointments
5
New Patients - Appointments
1
Existing Patients - Walk-in
2
New Patients - Walk-in
1

Intake Activity

Total Check-ins
9
Forms Completed
2

Recent Check-ins

Ravi Kapoor416-555-0109New Patients - Walk-in
Theo Park647-555-0108Existing Patients - Walk-in
Liam Donovan905-555-0107Existing Patients - Walk-in
Daniel Osei437-555-0106New Patients - Appointments
Olivia Carter647-555-0105Existing Patients - Appointments
Hannah Whitlock416-555-0104Existing Patients - Appointments
Grace Adeyemi289-555-0103Existing Patients - Appointments
Priya Anand416-555-0102Existing Patients - Appointments
Marcus Reyes647-555-0101Existing Patients - Appointments
Workflow

Live in 3 steps.

Set-up your clinic with JOUD Health.
No disruption to existing workflows.
Up and running in under ten days.

1

Secure EHR Integration

Connect to your EHR via a single secure integration to power scheduling, check-ins, and patient records. We ensure a compliant PHI flow with enterprise-grade encryption; keeping your clinic compliant with regulatory requirements.

Health Privacy Compliance
2

Configure & Scale

Turn on JOUD Health tailored specifically to your clinic's needs. With our white-glove onboarding, you'll go live in days, not weeks. Configure once, scale across multiple sites, and free up your team to drive more revenue.

White-Glove Onboarding
3

Unified Oversight

Your team is equipped with a real-time staff portal that unifies live calls, escalations, and patient intake. Emergency needs surface instantly with full context, ensuring your staff can provide critical care
without delay.

One-Click Escalation
Physician Co-Designed

JOUD Health vs. The Rest

See why forward-thinking Canadian clinics are modernizing their operations with JOUD Health.

Co-built with family physicians. Provincially & federally compliant, approved by Canadian health privacy specialists.

Capability
✦ JOUD Health
Extra Hire
Contact Centers
24/7 Call Handling
Varies
Automated Booking & Cancellations
Call Transcripts & Summaries
Admin & Staff Portal
EMR Integration
Limited
Digital Check-In & Intake
Digital Forms
Appointment Confirmations & Reminders
Health Privacy Compliance
Varies
Monthly Cost
$
$$$
$$$$
Plans & ROI

One platform.
Tailored to your clinic.

Every clinic is different. See what JOUD can save yours, then choose the plan that fits.

Adjust the inputs to match your clinic.

On a typical weekday

Appointments and walk-ins per day

2,998 hrs
Admin hours saved per year
Front-desk time redirected to in-clinic patient care
$74,938
Saved per year
Across call handling, digital check-in, and paperless intake
JOUD Voice
JOUD answers every call, 24/7. Booking, cancellations, clinic info, and more.
  • Unlimited inbound call handling
  • Appointment booking & cancellations
  • Live call queue
  • Real-time staff portal
  • Dropped call recovery
  • Real-time EMR Sync
  • Emergency detection & warm transfer
  • Appointment Confirmations & Reminders
  • Call analytics and transcripts
  • Doctor preference admin panel
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Most Popular
Platform Bundle
The complete JOUD Health experience: Voice, Digital Check-In, and Staff Platform.
  • Everything in Voice
  • Everything in Check-In & Intake
  • Full platform capabilities
  • Priority support
  • Dedicated onboarding
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JOUD Check-In & Intake
Self-serve check-in and patient intake system. Eliminate front-desk congestion.
  • Digital check-in via health card scan
  • Walk-in and appointment workflows
  • Customized digital intake forms
  • EMR status sync
  • Patient Intake Dashboard
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Enterprise Agreement

Custom master services agreement for multi-location groups, with a dedicated account manager included.

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Estimates are illustrative and based on Canadian primary-care averages. Actual results may vary based on clinic workflows.

FAQ

Everything you need to know about scaling with JOUD Health.

How does JOUD Health handle calls without a human receptionist?
JOUD Health's voice AI picks up every inbound call and engages the patient naturally; confirming their name, understanding their request (booking, cancellation, prescription refill, clinic info), and completing the action via integration with your scheduling system. Most calls are resolved without any staff involvement.
What happens when a caller requires instant care?
JOUD Health immediately flags the call and surfaces it in the live staff portal with full context: the caller's name, phone number, a real-time transcript, classified intent, and a sentiment score. Your team can take over instantly, warm-transfer to the appropriate physician, or route to voicemail; all with one click from the dashboard. Every escalation is logged and tracked so nothing falls through the cracks.
Is JOUD Health compliant with Canadian privacy laws?
Yes. JOUD Health is designed from the ground up for Canadian healthcare compliance. All patient data is stored in Canadian data centres, encrypted in transit and at rest. We operate under a formal framework that meets all applicable federal and provincial health-privacy requirements in every province where we serve clinics. We do not share patient data with any third parties.
Does JOUD Health integrate with our EMR?
JOUD Health integrates with your existing EMR, including Telus CHR, for appointment booking, patient record lookup, and intake status sync. Compatibility is confirmed during your onboarding call; we handle the technical setup end-to-end.
How long does setup take?
Most clinics are live in under 10 business days. Setup involves a 45-minute onboarding call, connecting to your phone system (no hardware required), configuring your call flow, and integrating with your EMR. We handle everything; your team just reviews and approves the configuration before go-live.
Can we customize what the AI says and how it handles our specific call types?
Yes. During onboarding we configure JOUD Health to match your clinic's voice and call handling preferences. You can define doctor-specific routing rules, custom hold messages, after-hours behaviour, and prescription refill approval workflows. Changes are reviewed with you before going live.
More Care. Less Admin.

Give your clinic back
its time.

Modernizing your workflow without the cost or headache of an EMR migration; connect to your existing system in days, not months.

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24/7
Always Answering
<10 days
To Go Live
FULLY
Compliant