Why are patient no-shows bad for you?
Financial Impact: When patients fail to show up, the practice loses potential revenue, especially if the appointment slot could have been filled by another patient. This loss can be significant, particularly in specialties with high demand or limited availability.
Decreased Efficiency: Empty appointment slots lead to inefficiencies in scheduling and resource allocation. Staff may have to scramble to fill the gap or rearrange schedules at the last minute, which can disrupt the entire day's operations.
Negative Patient Experience: If proper cancellation procedures were followed, another patient could have taken that slot. Additionally, constant rescheduling of missed appointments can cause other patients to wait longer for available appointments.