Parakeet Health, a startup automating patient communications for scheduling and follow-ups, raised $10 million to expand outreach workflows that connect patients to appointments and referrals. The company’s platform uses AI to place calls and send texts and emails to patients, aiming to reduce no-shows and improve care coordination. The funding is positioned as part of continued investment momentum in patient engagement tools that integrate with health systems’ operational needs. For biotech and pharma teams, tighter referral and appointment throughput can matter for clinical trial logistics and patient retention across disease areas—especially where administrative friction limits enrollment or adherence.