Patient Messaging

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Patient Messaging
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Overview

Cortico Patient Messaging allows clinics to streamline communication by sending secure messages directly to patients for reminders, instructions, follow-up questions, and general outreach. This reduces phone calls, improves patient satisfaction, and supports asynchronous workflows, letting clinics handle quick questions or updates without requiring a phone call or visit.

Messages are linked to patient demographics and appointment information in Accuro, ensuring accuracy and reducing administrative steps. Clinics can also attach intake forms or booking links to enhance pre-visit preparation and follow-up care.

Note: This capability is part of the Cortico’s Essentials Tool Suite, which includes online booking, reminders, messaging, and video visits.

How it works: 
  • Clinic staff initiate a message through a CDS link to the Cortico dashboard or as part of an automated workflow.
  • Cortico retrieves patient information from Accuro to ensure accurate delivery.
  • Patient receives message via SMS/email or secure web link. confirmed
  • Patient replies, and the clinic receives the response in their messaging dashboard.
  • Staff can follow up, close the conversation, or link the message to an appointment.
  • Optional: incorporate , booking links, or video visit invitations.
Use cases: 
  • Clinics reducing call volume by shifting simple interactions to messaging
  • Providers offering pre-visit instructions or follow-up questions, or quick sms messages to coordinate video calls
  • Practices sending broadcast announcements (e.g., hours changes, closures)
  • Specialty clinics requiring ongoing communication between appointments
  • Hybrid clinics supporting both virtual and in-person care workflows
Key Features
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Secure two-way patient messaging through email/SMS or web-based channels (vendor to confirm exact channels)
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Staff can send custom messages for instructions, follow-ups, reminders, or clinic announcements
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Optional templated messages for common workflows (e.g., test results, visit prep)
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Supports asynchronous care workflows
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Integrated with Accuro appointments and patient demographics
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Patients reply directly, creating a streamlined conversation thread
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Option to attach or include intake forms and booking links
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Reduces phone call volume and shortens turnaround times for basic patient questions
Additional Details
DATA SECURITY

​​​​Certifications:​​ ​​​​​
​​​​SOC 2 Type II, PHIPA, PIPEDA, ISO 27001, PIA/TRA in some provinces.​​​

​​​​Encryption:​​​
​​​​In transit: ​​Yes​​​​​
​​​​At rest: ​​Yes​​​​​

​​​​Authentication / Access Controls:​​
Staff sign into Cortico with a traditional username and password - 2fa supported​​​

​​​​Patients sign in using health card, date of birth, and 2fa.​​​

​​​​Logging & Monitoring:
​​​​Cortico scrubs and maintains logs of all EMR transactions​​​

​​​​Privacy Policy:​​ ​​​​​
https://cortico.health/patient-privacy-policy/ open_in_new

Data residency
Cortico data for Canadian clinics is hosted in secure Canadian data centers and remains within Canada.​​
Data usage
​​Form data is used solely to collect clinical and administrative information for the patient’s appointment. Data is not shared externally except as required to deliver the service. Retention of data in the EMR depends on EMR policies. Cortico generally only stores PHI in the EMR, but when it must, it retains data indefinitely to preserve the clinic’s records, until an event triggers redaction (clinic offboarding, patient request, etc.) ​​​
Accessibility & Other Requirements

Languages Supported: English, French

Accessibility Compliance: WCAG 2.1 aa

Terms of Use: https://cortico.health/terms-of-service/ open_in_new

Vendor Information
ABOUT THE VENDOR
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Cortico is a Canadian digital health company providing modern online booking, reminders, intake, messaging, and virtual care tools. Their virtual visit platform is designed to reduce administrative steps and provide a seamless digital experience for both patients and providers.
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