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The Digital Front Door — Why Does Your Health Facility Need One?

Digital HealthApril 2022 · Refreshed 2026CoverMe Team

Patients expect their healthcare intake to work like the rest of their digital lives. A "digital front door" is a strategy that engages patients at every touchpoint — discovery, scheduling, cost transparency, registration, and payment — creating a frictionless experience for patients and providers alike.

68% of patients prefer providers offering a holistic digital approach (Accenture). 45% rate billing and post-visit follow-up as the worst part of the patient journey — and patients aged 18–34 switch providers over poor online experiences.

Why every facility needs one

Streamlined admissions

Staffing shortages make digitized intake essential. When patients self-enter information ahead of arrival, your front office focuses on high-value patient work instead of transcription.

Simplified scheduling

Online scheduling eliminates phone bottlenecks, reduces double-booking, and lets patients manage their own visit details.

Easy, fast payment

Flexible digital payment options measurably increase the likelihood patients pay — and automated reminders nudge the rest.

The touchless intake, in practice

Here's what a working digital front door looks like with CoverMe: the front office sends a portal link to the patient's phone. The patient self-enters their information. The platform then automatically verifies identity, validates insurance, determines eligibility — including real-time Medicaid — auto-fills application forms, enrolls qualifying patients in assistance programs, and processes payment. Minutes, not visits. No additional staff.

Open your digital front door.

See the touchless intake workflow live — from portal link to eligibility determination in one demo.

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