GI practices live and die by procedure volume. Ring AI fills your endoscopy schedule, delivers colonoscopy prep instructions, handles referral intake, triages acute GI symptoms, and reduces no-shows — so every procedure slot generates revenue and every patient gets timely care.
"My doctor says I need a colonoscopy — I just turned 45"
Books procedure, verifies insurance, sends prep kit instructions and timeline
Prep reminders scheduled, ride home confirmed, NPO instructions sent
Incomplete bowel prep is the #1 reason for wasted colonoscopy slots. The AI sends detailed prep instructions via SMS, calls patients with reminders the day before, and walks anxious patients through the process on the phone. Clear instructions in plain language dramatically improve prep quality.
The AI books colonoscopies, EGDs, combination procedures, capsule endoscopies, and office consultations with correct time blocks. It coordinates sedation type, confirms ride-home arrangements, sends NPO reminders, and ensures insurance pre-authorization is obtained before the procedure date.
GI bleeding, acute pancreatitis symptoms, bowel obstruction signs, and severe abdominal pain need immediate assessment. The AI follows your triage protocols — directing emergencies to the ER, routing urgent symptoms to your on-call physician, and scheduling next-day evaluations for new chronic symptoms.
We map your procedure types and time blocks, prep protocols (split-dose, same-day, Suprep vs. GoLytely), endoscopy suite availability, sedation requirements, and referral intake workflows. The AI learns your specific scheduling rules and clinical guidelines.
Referral calls get processed immediately. Patients receive prep instructions automatically. Cancellations trigger waitlist outreach to fill empty slots. Your procedure schedule stays optimized while your staff focuses on clinical care and patient check-in.
More procedures per day with fewer cancellations and better prep quality. You see scheduling utilization, no-show rates, and prep compliance metrics in a real-time dashboard. Every call transcript is available for quality review.
"We do 40 scopes a week across two endoscopy suites. Ring AI reduced our no-show rate from 12% to 4% and our incomplete prep rate dropped by half. That's 3-4 extra procedures per week we're capturing. The ROI was immediate."
Yes. The AI sends your specific prep protocol via SMS — whether you use split-dose GoLytely, Suprep, CLENPIQ, or MiraLAX-based preps. It includes the complete timeline (when to stop solid food, when to start clear liquids, when to take each dose), medication hold instructions (blood thinners, diabetes medications), and what to expect. It follows up the day before to confirm the patient has started prep.
Absolutely. The AI books procedures with correct time blocks (30 min for screening colonoscopy, 45 min for complex, 20 min for EGD), coordinates MAC vs. moderate sedation requirements, ensures patients have arranged a ride home, and confirms NPO status. For procedures requiring anesthesia clearance or cardiac clearance, it flags these pre-op requirements during booking.
Yes. The AI recognizes GI alarm symptoms — hematemesis, melena, hematochezia, acute severe abdominal pain, jaundice, signs of bowel obstruction, and unintentional weight loss. It directs emergencies (active GI bleeding, acute abdomen) to the ER, routes urgent symptoms to your on-call GI provider, and schedules prompt consultations for concerning chronic symptoms.
With the screening age now at 45, GI practices have seen massive volume increases. The AI processes screening referrals efficiently — collecting family history, prior colonoscopy dates, and insurance information. It explains the prep process to first-time patients in reassuring language, reducing anxiety-driven cancellations that plague screening programs.
Gastroenterology is a procedure-driven specialty where revenue is directly tied to endoscopy suite utilization. Every empty slot — whether from a no-show, a late cancellation, or an incomplete prep requiring rescheduling — represents $800-$2,500 in lost revenue. With the USPSTF lowering the screening colonoscopy age to 45, the demand for procedures has surged, making efficient scheduling more critical than ever.
Ring AI attacks the biggest efficiency killers in GI practice operations. Prep compliance is the first target — by delivering clear, timely instructions and following up the day before, the AI dramatically reduces the 15-25% incomplete prep rate that most practices accept as normal. Better prep means fewer repeat procedures, happier patients, and more productive endoscopy days.
Referral processing speed is the second major lever. When a PCP refers a patient for colonoscopy, every day of delay increases the chance the patient never schedules. The AI processes referrals immediately — often booking the procedure during the first call — and handles all the downstream tasks: insurance verification, prep instruction delivery, and pre-procedure reminders.
For practices managing chronic GI conditions (IBD, GERD, IBS, celiac disease), the AI provides consistent follow-up scheduling that keeps patients engaged with their care. It handles medication refills, tracks biologic infusion schedules, and ensures surveillance colonoscopies happen on time for IBD patients who need dysplasia monitoring.
The triage function is equally important. Patients calling with GI bleeding, severe pain, or signs of obstruction need immediate assessment — not a callback queue. The AI ensures these critical calls get routed to your clinical team instantly while routine scheduling and prep questions are handled automatically.
Join GI practices using Ring AI to maximize endoscopy utilization and improve prep compliance.
Starter: $499 setup + $99/month
Growth: $1,499 setup + $299/month (includes EHR integration)
Enterprise: $3,500+ (custom multi-location solutions)