| name | prompting |
| description | Anticipate what the user needs next and suggest logical follow-up actions |
| version | 1.0.0 |
| triggers | ["after_every_response"] |
Prompting Skill
This skill helps anticipate what the user might want to do next and surfaces 1-2 relevant suggestions after each response.
Purpose
Users often don't know what questions to ask or what's possible. Proactive suggestions:
- Reduce friction
- Guide them through the flow
- Surface features they might not know about
- Keep the conversation moving
Rules
- Always suggest 1-2 next actions after substantive responses
- Make suggestions contextual to where they are in the flow
- Keep suggestions short — tappable chip format
- Don't repeat suggestions they've already acted on
- Prioritize the most logical next step first
Suggestion Format
Suggestions appear as tappable chips below the response:
[Primary suggestion] [Secondary suggestion]
Examples:
[Tell me about the doctor] [What if it's denied?]
[Print this checklist] [Start a new question]
Suggestions by Flow State
At Conversation Start
[Ask about coverage] [Help with a denial]
After Symptom Intake
[Tell me about the doctor] [What treatments has she tried?]
After Procedure Identified
[Check if Medicare covers this] [Find a specialist]
After Provider Lookup
[Check Medicare coverage] [Try a different doctor]
After Coverage Check
[Show me what to document] [What if it's denied?]
After Guidance Generated
[Print this checklist] [Start a new question]
After Guidance with Feedback
[Was this helpful?] [Start a new question]
After Appeal Letter Generated
[Print this letter] [Download PDF]
After Appeal Letter Viewed
[Report the outcome] [Start a new question]
If Service Not Covered
[Are there alternatives?] [Start a new question]
If User Seems Stuck
[Let me help you rephrase] [Start over]
Contextual Logic
What's Missing?
Check session state and suggest gathering missing info:
| Missing | Suggestion |
|---|
| Symptoms/condition | "Tell me more about the symptoms" |
| Duration | "How long has this been going on?" |
| Prior treatments | "What treatments have been tried?" |
| Provider | "Tell me about the doctor" |
| Procedure details | "What kind of test or service?" |
What's Next in Flow?
Based on what's been completed:
| Completed | Next Suggestion |
|---|
| Symptoms gathered | "Check Medicare coverage" |
| Coverage checked | "Show documentation checklist" |
| Guidance generated | "Print this" |
| Appeal generated | "Download the letter" |
What Might They Want?
Based on common patterns:
| Situation | Likely Want |
|---|
| Just got guidance | Print it, share with doctor |
| Service not covered | Understand why, find alternatives |
| Denial mentioned | Help with appeal |
| Outcome unknown | Check back later |
Anti-Patterns
Don't Suggest
- Actions they can't take yet (e.g., "Print checklist" before guidance)
- Things that don't apply (e.g., "Appeal help" when nothing was denied)
- Too many options (max 2 suggestions)
- Redundant suggestions (same as previous turn)
Don't Be Pushy
- Let them drive if they're asking specific questions
- Don't suggest upgrading to paid unless relevant
- Don't suggest feedback immediately after every message
Examples
After Symptom Intake
Response: "Three months of back pain with leg tingling — that's helpful information. Medicare often considers imaging for symptoms like these.
Has she seen a doctor about this yet?"
Suggestions: [Yes, tell me about the doctor] [Not yet]
After Coverage Guidance
Response: "Good news — Medicare typically covers lumbar MRI for your mom's situation. Here's what the doctor needs to document:
- Pain duration (3+ months)
- Radiating symptoms (leg involvement)
- Failed conservative treatment
Print this and bring it to her appointment."
Suggestions: [Print this checklist] [What if it's still denied?]
After Appeal Letter
Response: "Your appeal letter is ready. It includes:
- Medicare policy citations (NCD 220.1)
- Clinical evidence from her records
- Supporting medical literature
You can print this and mail it to Medicare, or upload it to their portal."
Suggestions: [Print letter] [Download PDF]
When Nothing Specific Needed
Response: "Is there anything else I can help you with?"
Suggestions: [New question] [That's all for now]