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Primary care

Outsourcing solutions for primary care practices.

HelpSquad Health supports primary care with seamless patient communication, reliable front-desk coverage, and full HIPAA compliance. Built for independent practices, medical groups, and primary care startups that need embedded support - not a staffing marketplace.

From $8/hr·HIPAA + BAA at company level·Trained on Athena, Epic, eClinicalWorks·Live in ~2 weeks
Recognized by Clutch
Top 2025 awards for Customer Support, Virtual Assistants, and E-commerce Call Centers
Top Clutch Customer Support Outsourcing Company US 2025 Top Clutch Virtual Assistant Company US 2025 Top Clutch Call Centers E-commerce 2025
Where it matters most

Supporting primary care where your team is stretched thin.

Four pressure points we hear in every primary care discovery call. A HelpSquad engagement starts by mapping the work you want off your team's plate.

01

More time for patient care.

Your patients are the priority. Admin tasks, scheduling, and inquiries eat the day - especially when a front-desk hire calls in sick. Our VAs handle the routine work so you can focus on care.

02

Seamless patient communication.

Patients expect quick responses whether they are booking, asking about coverage, or following up on labs. 24/7 phone and live chat coverage means nothing goes unanswered - even after hours.

03

Cost-effective practice management.

Balancing staffing with overhead is a constant fight. Managed Virtual Medical Assistants from $11-12/hr patient-facing and $8-10/hr back-office - without office space, benefits, or HR drag.

04

Stronger patient engagement.

Follow-ups, reminders, and wellness outreach keep patients adherent - and your schedule full. We run the outreach loop so your team can stay focused on the exam room.

HIPAA-compliant primary care support
HIPAA-compliant, patient-centered

HIPAA is the operating model. Not a checkbox.

Every VA trained on HIPAA guidelines before they touch a record. Secure virtual desktops, encrypted channels, role-based access, and continuous compliance training.

  • BAA signed at the company level - real accountability, real legal recourse.
  • Every phone call, message, and data-entry step is encrypted end-to-end.
  • Regular HIPAA audits + ongoing training for every VA on the account.
  • No copy, paste, or download of PHI permitted - single-user authenticated logins only.
EHR & practice management

Trained on your EHR. On day one.

Primary care clinics run on multiple software tools. Our VAs work directly inside your existing systems - no swap, no rebuild, no disruption. Documented onboarding captures your specific workflows so the handoff is seamless.

  • Appointment scheduling & coordination - prevent double-bookings and maximise slot availability.
  • EHR updates & data entry - accurate, HIPAA-compliant records to minimise admin delays.
  • Insurance verification - eligibility and benefits confirmed upfront through your PMS to reduce billing surprises.
Athena (Athenahealth)eClinicalWorksNextGenEpicPractice FusionDrChronoTebraCernerVeradigmModMed + custom PMS
Virtual assistants trained on primary care EHRs
How we support primary care

Six ways we show up.

Six concrete lanes of support. Start with one; we'll expand as the engagement earns its keep.

01

Reliable front-desk support. No coverage gaps.

Staff call-outs disrupt the whole day. Our trained, multilingual VAs step in for inbound calls, appointment scheduling, insurance verification, and patient inquiries - so your in-house team stays focused on care instead of reshuffling the phones.

02

Consistent, personalised patient interaction.

VAs are trained for accent-sensitive and elderly-friendly communication. Patient-facing roles are staffed from the Philippines (neutral accent, empathetic culture, English proficiency). We also handle Google review responses so your online reputation stays strong.

03

Scalable coverage when you need it.

Peak hours, weekends, holidays, or a full 24/7 team built just for your practice. Every schedule shape we have staffed, we can staff again.

04

Proactive patient engagement.

Appointment reminders, follow-up calls, annual wellness outreach, lapsed-patient reactivation. Reduce no-shows and keep patients on track with their care plans.

05

AI + local SEO for patient acquisition.

AI-driven chat assistants handle common inquiries 24/7. Local SEO and Google review management put your practice in front of the patients searching for you.

06

Custom workflows that fit your practice.

Fully digital, hybrid, or paper-transition - we build a customised playbook for your practice. Documented SOPs, escalation rules, and onboarding that match the way you actually work.

Services at a glance

Everything a primary care practice actually needs.

Six service categories. Mix and match the ones that fit your practice today. Scale into the rest as you grow.

01

Virtual Medical Assistants

Pre-qualified, HIPAA-trained VAs dedicated to your practice. Trained on primary care operations, patient communication, and your specific EHR. Philippines for patient-facing roles, India for back-office.

02

Healthcare Call Center Teams

24/7 coverage for inbound calls, patient scheduling, and inquiry handling. Multi-language support, HIPAA-compliant workflows, and real-time reporting on call metrics.

03

Managed Healthcare BPO

Fully managed back-office and front-desk operations. Custom solutions for single practices, medical groups, and DSOs. Scalable, cost-effective, and HIPAA-compliant from day one.

04

Medical Billing & Claims

Accurate coding, claims submission, and denial management. Integrated with your billing systems and clearinghouses. Faster reimbursements, fewer errors, 87% first-appeal success rate.

05

Live Chat Support

24/7 HIPAA-compliant chat for patient questions and scheduling. Agents with medical front-office experience, integrated with your EHR, patient portals, and telehealth workflows.

06

Marketing & Patient Engagement

Local SEO to help patients find your practice, social media management, and online reputation management. Built specifically for primary care clinics.

Transparent pricing

Simple rates. Nothing to hide.

We publish our rates because we're proud of them. No hidden fees. No surprise minimums. No bait-and-switch. You only pay for hours worked.

$8-$12/hour.
That's it. That's the whole range.
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Upfront cost
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Implementation fees
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Replacement costs
Back Office
$ 8-10
per hour · billing, claims, data entry
  • Insurance verification
  • Medical billing & AR
  • Claims processing & appeals
  • Pre-qualified candidates
  • HIPAA BAA included
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Managed Team
Custom
team lead + multiple VAs + QA
  • Full managed service
  • Workforce management & QA
  • Monthly analytics reporting
  • Ideal for 3+ seats or 24/7
  • US-based operations lead
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Primary care team
The core of primary care

Whole-patient wellness. Supported front to back.

Primary care is about whole-patient wellness, and that requires a thoughtful, patient-first approach in every part of the practice - from the exam room to the front desk. HelpSquad Health streamlines administrative tasks, deepens patient engagement, and lets your practice stay local while reaching a broader community.

Book a consultation and see how tailored support can free up your time, reduce operating costs, and let you focus on delivering exceptional care to every patient who walks through your door.

In their words

What clients say about working with us.

H.E.R. Accessories
Having a real person is what we were looking for. HelpSquad has provided a good business model and support over the past 3 years.
Mason Bottle
The price is excellent for the quality of the service. Agents and coaches learn quickly and give customers an authentic experience with our brand.
VELLO
Within the first 3 months we expanded our hours of active guest communication by about 25% and delivered approximately 33% labor cost savings.
MultiSoft Corporation
They handle all of our live support 24x7x365. Awesome customer service.
Kofile Technologies
Professionals who have always proven themselves trustworthy and beneficial to our support staff.
N.J. Hair Center
It's like having someone there 24/7 to answer questions.
Simple Agency
Agents learn how to answer the top questions prospects ask, custom to YOUR business.
Spark Orthodontics
Good communication between company and customer.
Frequently asked

Answers before you ask.

What kind of VA do primary care practices typically hire first?
A patient-facing VA for front desk coverage - handling inbound calls, scheduling, and insurance verification. Back-office billing usually comes second, once the front desk is stabilised.
How quickly can you staff a primary care VA?
About two weeks end-to-end: discovery call → role design → 85+ pre-qualification → your interview round → HIPAA onboarding → go live. Seven-day turnarounds are possible for urgent coverage gaps.
Are your VAs HIPAA-compliant?
Yes. HIPAA compliance is the operating model. BAA is signed at the company level - not with an individual offshore agent - which means real legal recourse. Secure virtual desktop for every EHR session, no copy / paste / download of PHI, and documented administrative, physical, and technical safeguards.
Which EHR and practice management systems do you support?
Athena, eClinicalWorks, NextGen, Epic, Practice Fusion, DrChrono, Tebra, Cerner, Veradigm, and ModMed. If you use something more specialised, we train agents on it during onboarding.
How much does a primary care VA cost?
$11-12/hour for patient-facing roles (front desk, scheduling, intake, calls) and $8-10/hour for back-office work (billing, claims, data entry). No setup fees, no replacement costs if a candidate is not a fit. See full pricing →
Do your VAs speak patient-friendly English?
Yes. Patient-facing VAs are staffed from the Philippines for cultural empathy, neutral accents, and strong English. Every candidate passes our 85+ voice-clarity assessment before reaching your interview. Elderly-friendly communication training is built in.
Can you help reduce no-shows?
Yes. We run appointment reminder workflows (call, SMS, email), patient recall campaigns for overdue visits, and follow-up calls after appointments. Clients typically see meaningful no-show reduction within the first 60 days.
Can you handle patient outreach for payer contracts?
Yes. Outbound campaigns for annual wellness visits, payer-contract enrollment, lapsed-patient reactivation, and patient education. Typical scale: 1,000-10,000 calls per campaign, compliant with TCPA and payer rules.
Do you assist with billing and insurance verification?
Yes. Back-office teams handle insurance verification, prior authorizations, claims submission, EOB posting, denials management with an 87% first-appeal success rate, and patient statements. See billing pricing →
What if my practice is new or still credentialing?
We can hold a VA slot for up to 30 days while your credentialing wraps. Multiple primary care startups have used this pattern to go live the same week their payer contracts activated.
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What clients say on Clutch.

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Ready to enhance your practice?

Let's build the squad your primary care practice needs.

A 30-minute call. We'll listen to the work, scope the role, and tell you honestly if we are a fit.

877-775-3667 · info@helpsquad.com · Hatboro, PA