Reward the patients who come back. Make regular testing feel like a healthy habit, not a chore.
Spokk's loyalty program tracks visit count per patient and automatically sends an SMS reward when they hit a milestone you define. QR check-in at reception. No app, no hardware, no manual tracking. And every check-in also triggers your full post-visit SMS sequence.
Included in all plans Β· Set up in minutes Β· No hardware required
Regular testing is health maintenance. Treat it like one.
Let me explain what makes loyalty actually valuable in a sexual health clinic context, because it's a bit different from a coffee shop punchcard. (Hear me out.) A patient who comes back every 6 months for a routine screen is not just a repeat customer. They're a patient who is actively managing their health responsibly. That's good for them and good for your clinic. It's exactly the behaviour you want to encourage.
The CDC recommends sexually active adults get tested every 3 to 12 months depending on their risk profile. But most patients only come back when something specific prompts them to. A loyalty program that acknowledges and rewards regular check-ups changes the framing. Coming in for your regular screen is no longer just a health errand, it's a habit that pays off.
The economics are also clear. Retaining a patient costs 5 times less than acquiring a new one. A retained patient who visits twice a year is worth dramatically more than the same acquisition cost spent on a patient you see once. The loyalty program is the mechanism that nudges people from βI went onceβ to βI go regularly.β
Builds a habit loop
Visit count progress in each check-in SMS creates a natural habit loop. Patients know where they are in the journey and what they'll get when they hit the next milestone.
Health-aligned rewards
Rewards like a free follow-up or a discounted private test reinforce the health focus of the relationship rather than turning it into a generic discount program.
Predictable patient flow
Loyalty patients are more predictable than one-time visitors. They book ahead, they show up, and they refer their trusted friends. Loyal patients are the foundation of a stable clinic.
How Spokk's loyalty program works for sexual health clinics
From QR scan to SMS reward. Fully automated, nothing manual.
Print and display your QR code
Spokk generates a unique QR code for your clinic. Print it on A4 or a card and place it at your reception desk. No hardware, no device, no maintenance. Just a printed QR.
Patient scans in when they arrive
The patient opens their phone camera, scans the code. A quick confirmation page opens in their browser. They confirm their phone number. Done. Takes 5 seconds.
Visit count ticks up. Post-visit sequence starts.
Spokk logs the visit, increments their loyalty count, and simultaneously triggers your full post-visit SMS automation sequence. Feedback at 2h, review nudge at 3 days, referral at 20 days.
Confirmation SMS shows their progress
The patient receives a check-in confirmation SMS with their current visit count and how far they are from the next reward. 'You have 3 visits. 2 more until your next reward.' This creates the habit loop.
Milestone reached. Reward SMS sent automatically.
When the patient hits a milestone you configured, an SMS reward notification goes out automatically. It includes the reward description and terms you set. No action required from your staff.
What rewards work for a sexual health clinic. Some ideas that fit.
The right reward is one that feels genuinely useful and health-related. It should reinforce the healthcare relationship rather than feeling like a generic coupon. Here's what works well.
Adds more comprehensive testing at no extra cost. Directly health-relevant.
Gives the patient extra time with a clinician. High perceived value at low cost to clinic.
Directly useful for patients who pay for tests not covered by their plan.
A bigger reward for your most loyal, health-conscious patients.
Practical and widely applicable. Works for any patient.
For your long-term patients who have been coming for years. A meaningful acknowledgment.
On the economics of loyalty rewards
Even a free test worth $30 at visit 5 is completely justified by the revenue from the 4 visits that preceded it. The loyalty program pays for itself many times over in patient lifetime value. And it costs you nothing in setup time once configured.
Frequently asked questions about the Spokk loyalty program for sexual health clinics
How does the Spokk loyalty program work for a sexual health clinic?+
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How does the QR check-in work?+
What if a patient doesn't scan the QR code?+
Can I connect the loyalty program to my booking software?+
Can I set multiple reward milestones?+
Does the patient receive a notification when they check in?+
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Spokk for Sexual Health Clinics
The full platform overview.
SMS Automation
The full post-visit sequence. Check-in triggers it all.
Referral Program
Turn loyal patients into your best referral source.
Patient Feedback
Private feedback that helps you retain more patients.
Google Reviews
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Staff Performance
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Starter
For solo operators & small teams
Billed $588/year
250 customers / month
Unlimited SMS included
- 250 customers / month
- 1 manager + 1 staff member
- Unlimited locations
- Dedicated toll-free SMS number (US & Canada)
- Full automation sequence
- AI review response drafts
- Loyalty & referral programs
- Feedback forms & QR codes
- HubSpot integration & API access
- Buy additional customer top-ups
Growth
For growing businesses & teams
Billed $984/year
500 customers / month
Unlimited SMS included
- 500 customers / month
- 2 managers + 2 staff members
- Unlimited locations
- Dedicated toll-free SMS number (US & Canada)
- Full automation sequence
- AI review response drafts
- Loyalty & referral programs
- Feedback forms & QR codes
- HubSpot integration & API access
- Buy additional customer top-ups
Pro
For high-volume businesses
Billed $1992/year
1,500 customers / month
Unlimited SMS included
- 1,500 customers / month
- 3 managers + 5 staff members
- Unlimited locations
- Dedicated toll-free SMS number (US & Canada)
- Full automation sequence
- AI review response drafts
- Loyalty & referral programs
- Feedback forms & QR codes
- HubSpot integration & API access
- Buy additional customer top-ups
All plans include a 14-day free trial. No charge until your trial ends. Questions?