SMS-First Navigation

Close the gap between necessary care and scheduled care.

TxtAccess is a lightweight SMS navigator that guides patients and families from referral or discharge to the right next step—without apps, portals, or phone trees.

No App Required 30-Second Intake Built-In Safety
TxtAccess SMS conversation

The Problem We Solve

Portal Fatigue

Patient portals, phone trees, and long forms create drop-off. Patients give up before they even start.

Delayed Care

Every extra step delays care. Patients don't know who to call or what to do next, so nothing happens.

Staff Burden

Staff spend valuable time answering navigation questions that a guided SMS workflow can handle automatically.

Why TxtAccess

Lower Barriers, Better Outcomes

Meet patients where they already are—their text messages.

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Works on Any Phone

No downloads, no logins, no passwords. Just text messages that work on every phone.

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30-Second Intake

Quick questions about location, urgency, and care type. Patients get answers in under a minute.

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Crisis Guardrails

Automatic detection directs crisis situations to 988 and emergencies to 911. Safety first.

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Hospital-First Routing

Connects patients to the right service line or location within your health system.

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Measurable Impact

Track scheduling rates, time-to-appointment, and staff time saved with built-in analytics.

Simple Process

How It Works

From referral to appointment in minutes, not days.

1

Patient Texts In

From clinic signage, discharge paperwork, or referral coordinator. No app download needed.

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Quick Intro

Collects and factors in ZIP code, care type, urgency, and more. Done in 30 seconds.

3

Matched Options

Patient receives location recommendations, phone numbers, and websites for associated services.

Measurable Outcomes

What Success Looks Like

Track the metrics that matter for your pilot.

📈 Scheduling Success
% within 7 & 14 days
Time-to-Appointment
Referral to first visit
Staff Time Saved
Per referral
Meet The Team

Built by operators, for operators

Emily Smith - Founder
Founder & Engineer

Emily Smith

Founder, Side Nerd Apps

I'm a tech entrepreneur and founder of Side Nerd Apps, where I build simple, intuitive software to empower organizations to do big things.

With a background in analytics and marketing technology, I've consulted for companies like IBM and Synchrony, helping them optimize their strategies and implement cutting-edge data and messaging solutions.

Inspired by my hands-on volunteer work and a passion for social impact, I created Ither in 2023, a text message-based volunteer tracking system. TxtAccess applies the same patent-pending technology to help health systems close the gap between referral and scheduled care.

Let's connect if you share a vision for using technology to make a difference.

Ready to Reduce Referral Leakage?

See TxtAccess in Action

Try our interactive demo. No commitment, no sales pitch—just see how SMS navigation works.

Important Information

TxtAccess provides navigation and educational support only. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or emergency services.

If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. If someone is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988.