Ep. 189: The Front Desk Upgrade Urgent Cares Have Been Waiting For - Interview with Ava Winslow from Flip CX

About this Episode

Ava Winslow knows exactly where most urgent cares are bleeding revenue, and it starts at the front desk.

As the founding account executive on Flip’s healthcare vertical, Ava brings a sharp perspective on how conversational voice AI is transforming phone interactions into a competitive advantage for clinics. With a background that spans hospitality, enterprise SaaS, and now healthcare technology, she’s helping providers rethink what patient communication can and should look like.

In this episode, Ava joins Michael and Hannah in-studio for a conversation packed with insight, data, and a little bit of sass. Flip launched its healthcare solution just last year, and it’s already answering calls for hundreds of clinics, integrating with platforms like Experity, and driving real results—like reducing missed call rates by nearly 50% in just a week.

From missed calls and visit conversions to outbound engagement and integration deep dives, this episode offers a front-row seat to what the future of front desk support really looks like—and how urgent cares can start benefiting from it right now.

Whether you’re dealing with staffing gaps, scaling pains, or just tired of “press 1 for more frustration,” this one’s for you.

Topics Covered

📉 Why 40% missed call rates are more common than you think—and how Flip cuts that fast

📞 What “listen mode” is and how it builds a smarter, faster patient experience

🤖 Why voice AI isn’t about tricking patients, it’s about serving them better (with grace)

🔁 How Flip is using outbound calls to rebook canceled visits and recover revenue

💬 What patients really think about talking to AI—and why the results might surprise you

💡 How voice AI can support everything from labs and refills to RCM and visit reminders

🚀 Why partnerships like Flip + Experity are giving clinics an edge in patient communication

"We’re not trying to trick anyone into thinking our AI is human. In fact, people tend to be more forgiving when they know they're talking to a bot—especially on a bad day when they’re already not feeling well. That grace matters."

Ava Winslow, Flip CX

About Ava:

Ava is the Founding Account Executive leading Flip’s expansion into the healthcare vertical. With a diverse background spanning restaurants, SaaS for chemical and coatings manufacturing, tech and data centers, and now Voice AI, she brings a rare blend of industry versatility and empathy to every conversation.

Originally from Kansas City, Ava’s journey continues westward—along with her passion for solving real problems with smart, human-centered tech.

At Flip, Ava helps healthcare teams break free from “press 1 for scheduling” menus and legacy call systems. Flip’s Voice AI delivers 24/7/365 support that actually understands patients—handling everything from booking appointments to paying bills. Since quietly launching last year, Flip is now answering calls for hundreds of healthcare locations.

Connect with Ava Winslow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ava-winslow-529b94150/

Learn more about Flip: https://flipcx.com/

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