Stage 1 is the baseline stability layer of OutsideINsights.
Purpose
- Establish a continuous baseline of well-being between visits.
- Identify meaningful changes early, before escalation is required.
- Maintain compliance-aligned follow-through without adding workload.
Mechanism: The 1-2-3 Check-Up System
Stage 1 uses a simple repeatable check-in:
- Better
- Same
- Worse
The system collects these signals from patients at a configurable cadence.
Cadence in Stage 1 is configurable by organization,
payer requirements, and clinical policy.
Default assumption: at least once every 30 days.
Stage 1 Expected Behavior
When patterns are stable or improving:
- Stage 1 remains low-touch.
- Check-ins may be reduced over time while maintaining payer compliance.
- Providers have passive visibility through the dashboard.
When patterns show repeated "same" or "worse":
- Stage 1 escalates into Stage 2 automatically when a patient is in a non-maintenance workflow (such as recovering from an illness or injury).
- For maintenance workflow patients, a "same" response does not trigger Stage 2.
- However, multiple "same" responses will eventually trigger an appropriate secondary status questionnaire to prompt for any missing signals.
Stage 1 Outputs
Stage 1 produces:
- Baseline trendline per patient
- Drift score inputs used by the engine
- Care continuity log entries
- Passive provider visibility
These outputs exist even when patients are stable, allowing providers to see what is happening between appointments without requiring manual outreach.
Care Circles in Stage 1
Care Circle participation is optional and consent-based.
- Care Circle members are verified non-clinical observers
- Signals are requested in short, structured formats (ex: 1-2-3 check-in)
- Signals flow one direction only (Care Circle → OutsideINsights)
Care Circle members receive:
- A simple acknowledgement that their insight was recorded
- No clinical data, no clinical guidance, no bidirectional discussion
Stage 1 Summary
Stage 1 is designed to be:
- low friction
- specialty-agnostic
- sustainable over long care arcs
- sensitive enough to detect drift early