How to refer a patient

At SimpliFed our team of IBCLCs, NPs, and other maternal health specialists provide virtual breastfeeding, baby feeding, and postpartum support for families. We extend care beyond the office visit by keeping patients engaged between touchpoints, strengthening continuity across the maternal journey, and helping improve maternal and infant outcomes. Referring patients to SimpliFed is simple and can be done in just a few clicks within your eCW workflow.
Referring Patients to SimpliFed
Step 1: Open Outgoing Referral Page
On the outgoing referral page, search/select for “SimpliFed” provider in the “To” provider field and select “Lactation Specialist” under Specialty.
Name: SimpliFed
Address: 314 E State Street Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone Number: 888-991-6772
Fax: 631-201-7097
Testing DirectAddress:simplifed@service2.directaddress.net
Production DirectAddress: simplifed@direct-address.org
Step 2: Add a “Reason”
In the “Reason” field, type in a reason via free text such as "lactation or baby feeding consultation. Also check that the patient’s email is in the demographic tab for us to receive the email to send the secure video link.
Step 3: Add diagnosis
In the “Diagnosis” field, type in "Z3A.30" or any other relevant diagnosis code.
Step 4: Referral Submission
Hit send referral. When you choose the referral, include “Attach CCR/CCD” and “Attach Medical Summary” (please check both).
What you need to know

Recommended Referral Timing:

Many practices choose to automate or standardize referrals to SimpliFed around 28 weeks gestation to proactively support families before delivery and throughout postpartum recovery.

What Happens After Referral?

Once a referral is received:
1. SimpliFed contacts the patient directly.
2. Patients are scheduled virtually with our maternal health specialists.
3. Care is coordinated with the referring provider when appropriate.
4. Families receive ongoing support across feeding, newborn care, and postpartum transitions.

Why Providers Refer to SimpliFed:

SimpliFed helps extend clinical support between visits by providing:
1. Virtual lactation and baby feeding support.
2. Prenatal feeding preparation.
3. Postpartum education and care navigation.
4. Ongoing maternal and infant support in the home environment.
5. Improved access for patients regardless of geography or transportation barriers.

Need Help Setting Up Referrals?

Our team can help your organization:
1. Add SimpliFed to EMR order sets.
2. Automate referral workflows.
3. Train staff on referral processes.
4. Customize referral pathways for your practice or health system.

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Ready to Get Started?
Contact us at:
contactus@simplifed.us