NephroAssist
Purpose-built AI for nephrology practices. Four modules — PatientAssist, StaffAssist, FaxAssist, and VoiceAssist — powered by Bowman, our AI engine trained on CKD staging, KDIGO guidelines, and nephrology-specific workflows.
Powered by Bowman
Bowman is the AI engine behind NephroAssist. It's not a generic large language model with a nephrology prompt stapled on top. Bowman is trained on CKD staging protocols, KDIGO clinical practice guidelines, and the specific workflows that nephrology practices use every day.
That means it understands the difference between GFR categories, knows when albuminuria staging matters, can reference appropriate KDIGO recommendations, and speaks the language your staff and patients actually use.
Every module in NephroAssist — from the patient chatbot to the fax processor — runs on Bowman. One AI engine, trained for one specialty, powering an entire platform.
What Bowman Knows
- CKD Staging Protocols
GFR categories, albuminuria staging, risk classification
- KDIGO Guidelines
Clinical practice guidelines for CKD evaluation, management, and treatment
- Nephrology Workflows
Referral intake, dialysis coordination, transplant pathways, care transitions
- Renal Pharmacology
Drug dosing adjustments, interaction checks, contraindications for renal patients
Four Modules. One Platform.
Each module solves a specific problem in nephrology practice operations. Use one or use all four — they work independently and together.
PatientAssist
Kidney-Care-Specific Patient Chatbot
A 24/7 AI chatbot built for nephrology patients — not a generic bot with medical keywords bolted on. PatientAssist understands CKD staging, dialysis access options, transplant pathways, and the questions kidney patients actually ask.
- CKD staging education in plain language
- Dialysis access and modality information
- Transplant pathway guidance
- Medication and dietary questions
- Embedded on your practice website
- Escalation to staff for complex issues
StaffAssist
Clinical Decision Support for Nephrology Staff
Your clinical staff shouldn't have to memorize every KDIGO guideline update or cross-reference GFR staging tables from memory. StaffAssist puts nephrology-specific clinical references at their fingertips.
- GFR staging references and calculators
- Drug interaction checks for renal patients
- Protocol lookups and clinical guidelines
- Treatment pathway guidance
- KDIGO guideline references
- Quick-reference for common nephrology scenarios
FaxAssist
Automated Referral Intake
Nephrology practices are buried in faxes — referrals, lab results, insurance documents, all mixed together. FaxAssist categorizes, extracts key data, and routes incoming faxes automatically. No more manual sorting.
- Automatic fax categorization
- Data extraction from referral documents
- Intelligent routing to appropriate staff
- Priority flagging for urgent referrals
- Eliminates manual fax sorting
- Searchable digital archive
VoiceAssist
AI Voicemail Transcription & Routing
Voicemails pile up. Urgent calls get buried behind routine messages. VoiceAssist transcribes every voicemail and routes it based on urgency — so your staff handles critical calls first.
- AI-powered voicemail transcription
- Urgency-based intelligent routing
- Priority flagging for urgent patient calls
- Automatic categorization by topic
- Reduces time spent listening to voicemails
- Nothing falls through the cracks
HIPAA Compliant. No Exceptions.
NephroAssist handles sensitive patient data and clinical information. HIPAA compliance isn't a feature we added later — it's the foundation the entire platform was built on.
We've been doing HIPAA-compliant healthcare IT for over 25 years. We know what it takes, and we don't cut corners.
Learn more about AI Compliance →Business Associate Agreement
Full BAA provided. We're a covered business associate and take that responsibility seriously.
End-to-End Encryption
All data encrypted in transit and at rest. AES-256 encryption standard across the platform.
Audit Logging
Every interaction logged for compliance review. Full audit trail for regulatory requirements.
Zero-Retention Options
For practices that want maximum data minimization, we offer zero-retention configurations — data processed and discarded, never stored.
Why Generic AI Doesn't Work for Nephrology
Nephrology is not primary care. The clinical complexity, patient education needs, and practice workflows are fundamentally different. AI that wasn't built for nephrology will give you generic answers to specialty-specific questions.
CKD Is Not a Simple Diagnosis
Five stages. Multiple etiologies. Comorbidities that change treatment approaches. Patients need education that reflects this complexity — not generic "kidney disease" content. NephroAssist understands the nuances.
Referral Volume Is Unique
Nephrology practices process high volumes of referral faxes with complex clinical data. Generic document processors don't know what to extract from a nephrology referral. FaxAssist does — because that's all it was built to do.
Patients Have Harder Questions
"What's the difference between hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis?" "Am I eligible for a transplant?" "Why did my GFR change?" These aren't FAQ-level questions. They require AI trained on nephrology knowledge.
We built NephroAssist because we saw nephrology practices trying to use generic tools for specialty problems. It didn't work. So we built something that does.
See our full nephrology services →Frequently Asked Questions
What is NephroAssist?
NephroAssist is a purpose-built AI platform for nephrology practices. It includes four modules — PatientAssist, StaffAssist, FaxAssist, and VoiceAssist — all powered by our Bowman AI engine, which is trained on CKD staging, KDIGO guidelines, and nephrology-specific workflows. It's built and maintained by MedTech Consulting.
Is NephroAssist HIPAA compliant?
Yes. NephroAssist is fully HIPAA compliant. We provide a signed Business Associate Agreement (BAA), all data is encrypted in transit and at rest, every interaction is audit-logged, and we offer zero-retention options for practices that want no data stored after processing.
Do we need to use all four modules?
No. Each module works independently. Most practices start with one or two modules — typically PatientAssist or FaxAssist — and add more as they see results. We'll help you identify which module addresses your biggest pain point first.
How is NephroAssist different from generic AI chatbots?
Generic AI chatbots don't understand nephrology. They can't explain CKD staging accurately, don't know KDIGO guidelines, and can't handle the nuances of dialysis access or transplant pathway questions. NephroAssist's Bowman engine was trained specifically on nephrology knowledge and workflows.
How long does implementation take?
PatientAssist can be live on your website within 2-3 weeks. FaxAssist and VoiceAssist typically take 3-4 weeks to configure for your specific workflows. StaffAssist implementation depends on the clinical protocols you want to support. We deploy incrementally so you see value quickly.
Can NephroAssist integrate with our EHR?
NephroAssist is designed to work alongside your existing systems. Integration depth depends on your EHR's available APIs and capabilities. We'll assess what's possible during discovery and give you an honest answer — no promises we can't keep.
Ready to See NephroAssist in Action?
We'll walk you through the platform, show you which modules fit your practice, and give you an honest assessment of what NephroAssist can do for your team.