Adopting Appointment Reminders to Increase Revenue and Decrease No shows

Improving time efficiency in your practice starts with an effective appointment reminder system. Once implemented, you’ll wonder how you ever managed without it.

Common Scenarios

Imagine these situations:

• Julia, a self-employed nurse, provides coverage at various facilities. Once a month, she arrives at a facility only to find an outbreak has made her services unavailable, resulting in lost income.
• Dawn runs a foot care clinic across town. Out of ten appointments, she experiences up to four no-shows daily, which significantly impacts her income.

These situations, and many others like them, can be vastly improved or prevented by using a robust appointment reminder system.
 

The Benefits of Automated Appointment Reminders

Manual processes like phoning clients, sending individual emails, or hiring someone to handle these tasks take time and resources. On the other hand, an automated reminder system can eliminate many inefficiencies.

Survey respondents indicate that different communication methods work for them:

• 92% prefer text messages for appointment reminders.
• 85% find email reminders effective.
• 83% value live phone calls as reminders.
• 59% appreciate automated phone calls.

However, traditional methods like postcards or letters are the least effective. Studies show that 97% of patients prefer dealing electronically or digitally over receiving phone calls.

Implementing appointment scheduling software that automates reminders aligns with client preferences, saving you time and money while reducing no-show rates.

How CompanyOn Can Help

At CompanyOn, we offer a comprehensive scheduling system that sends automatic notifications to remind your clients about their appointments.

Discover more about our solutions for online booking systems, reducing no-show rates, and maximizing efficiency.

Explore our tools to transform how you manage your practice and improve client engagement.

Additional Resources for Solo Practitioners

For further support, consider these helpful organizations:

• British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives
• College of Nurses of Ontario
• Canadian Nurses Association
• Canadian Association of Foot Care Nurses

At CompanyOn, we’re committed to empowering healthcare professionals and solo practitioners in their pursuit of independence. Learn how we can support your journey by visiting our services page.