Avatar for GitHub user patvann

patvann/no-show-handler

Resources

The Effectiveness of Outpatient Appointment Reminder Systems in Reducing No-Show Rates

Patients who do not keep physician appointments (no-shows) represent a significant loss to healthcare providers. For patients, the cost includes their dissatisfaction and reduced quality of care. An automated telephone appointment reminder system may decrease the no-show rate. Understanding characteristics of patients who miss their appointments will aid in the formulation of interventions to reduce no-show rates.

View Resource Paper