June 14, 2023

Reducing Patient Check-In Time

Paper intake creates two common problems for practices: patients spend too long in the waiting room, and staff lose time correcting handwriting or re-keying information. A secure online intake process helps solve both by letting patients complete paperwork before they arrive.

MedForward Forms makes it easy to put your HIPAA-compliant patient forms online and keep submissions organized in one place. Patients can complete forms from a mobile device or computer, and your team can access completed submissions securely without relying on paper packets or scanning.

Benefits of moving intake online include:

  • Faster check-in and fewer bottlenecks at the front desk
  • Fewer typographical errors and missing fields
  • A cleaner workflow for staff, with submissions centralized and easy to review
  • A better patient experience, especially for new patients and busy families

If your practice is still using paper packets, online intake is one of the quickest ways to improve efficiency without changing how you deliver care.