Almost every office and hospital use patient appointment reminders. Some are poor, others mediocre, and some do a relatively good job. In the present climate, we cannot stand for anything less than great. Appointment reminders increase appointment attendance and early cancellation when needed, which opens the slot to be refilled, or at least decreases no-shows in most cases. … [Read more...] about Appointment Reminders
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Patient Waitlists
Many patients want an earlier appointment. Many offices have cancellations and no-shows. Often offices use a waitlist to try to solve both problems, but waitlists have their share of problems, especially when not optimized. It is possible to address waitlist problems while enhancing the patient experience, however. Managing patient waitlists is an important part of having a … [Read more...] about Patient Waitlists
Pedestals are for Statues Shared Respect Builds Relationships
Can a doctor be a hero? Definitely. What about a nurse? Absolutely! But, let's not forget everyone else who may perform heroic actions or in fact be heroes. The cleaning staff and the food workers are vitally important. They face dangers as well. If not for them, our hospitals and long-term care facilities would be unfit for habitation. Everyone providing the … [Read more...] about Pedestals are for Statues Shared Respect Builds Relationships
Managing Phones, Emails, & Texts
Communication is essential to success Telephones—even smartphones—are not communication; phones are tools that we use to communicate with patients, staff members, referring physicians, consultants, insurance companies, pharmacies, and—the list is virtually endless. We absolutely need good communication tools, but tools without skills and training are a waste of money. … [Read more...] about Managing Phones, Emails, & Texts
Managing Patient No Shows
Managing patient no shows are a big problem, with many clinics facing no-show rates as high as 30%. This has been an even bigger problem during the COVID-19 pandemic. Every missed visit affects the bottom line. Just as important, if not more so, missed appointments don’t affect just the schedule and the revenue—they affect your patient’s health. No-shows and … [Read more...] about Managing Patient No Shows