Patient intake software is a type of application used by healthcare facilities including IT and healthcare professionals, patients and medical receptionists to manage the process of registering and admitting patients. It allows patients to provide their personal, medical, and insurance information electronically before their appointment. This software streamlines the intake process, reduces paperwork, minimizes wait times, and improves the accuracy of patient data. It includes features like appointment scheduling, and integration with electronic health records (EHR) systems and for verifying patient insurance coverage to streamline the billing process.