ReminderCall.com PT Scholarship Application Deadline: October 31, 2017
ReminderCall.com PT Scholarship Reminder Services, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of a new PT scholarship program for students pursuing an education in physical therapy. For its inaugural year, the ReminderCall.com Physical Therapy Scholarship will award $1,000 scholarships to up to five physical therapy students who exhibit academic excellence and a strong sense of…
Read MoreWhat’s a Good Marketing Strategy for Doctors? [9 Free Tools]
As a healthcare provider, you need a good marketing strategy to attract new patients. But with hundreds of marketing services out there… where should you start? How much should you spend? Should you hire a consultant or can you do it yourself? A smart way to figure this out is to try a few different marketing techniques.…
Read MoreAre Canadian Robocall Rules the Same as U.S. Robocall Rules?
Canadian robocall rules are somewhat different from their United States counterparts. So, if you have customers across the border, you may want to take notice. In Canada and in the U.S., a “robocall” is a phone call made with an Automatic Dialing Announcement Device (ADAD). The Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) handles Canadian robocall…
Read MoreThe FTC’s Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) and Prerecorded Calls
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) regulates prerecorded calls. It requires getting consent from recipients before sending telemarketing messages. How can you tell if your message is marketing and needs prior consent? If it can result in a sale, lease or rent of goods or services it requires prior consent. The TSR…
Read More26 FREE Appointment Reminder Templates [EBOOK]
For many small businesses, getting people to their appointments on time seems impossible. But, with the right strategy in place, the task gets much easier. Here are some best practices plus some appointment reminder templates to get you started: Who are Your Customers? Today’s choices give you the opportunity to customize your appointment reminders like…
Read MoreAutomated Call Laws: Find Out Which Laws Apply to You!
At ReminderCall.com, we strive to help our customers follow all automated call laws. These apply to text messages too. ReminderCall.com appointment reminders are generally permitted by federal and state laws. But, if you are sending other information, there are several other laws to consider. Plus, if you are a healthcare provider, HIPAA kicks in. It…
Read MoreAppointment Reminders: How to Use Them to Stamp Out No Shows
Let’s face it, no shows affect our bottom line. Even if we reschedule, we are losing money. We have to pay employees, utilities, rent… and get no compensation for that block of time. Appointment reminders increase attendance and decrease no-shows. And, you can get even better results by using the right appointment reminders for your…
Read MoreOnly 1 in 50 PTs Can Pass This Physical Therapy Test. Can You?
Think You Can Pass this Physical Therapy Test? Sacrum, carpal tunnel, neuromuscular re-education. Most physical therapy programs focus on the body, and how to help the body heal—and rightly so. But physical therapists need to know a lot more, especially if they run their own practice. You may be familiar with the different terms that…
Read MoreAvoiding Medical Office Data Breaches in Four Steps
Medical office data breaches don’t just happen to big entities like UCLA or Stanford. They affect private medical practices as well. Breaches, both big and small, can result in serious problems. For a physician, a data breach can bring audits, fines, even litigation. It can damage your reputation in the community… it can also spell…
Read MoreWhy Patient Reminder Text Messages Are Becoming So Popular
It’s no exaggeration to say that smartphones have affected our lives. The way we communicate has changed. According to Gallup, more than two-thirds of 18- to 29-year-olds say they send and receive text messages ‘a lot’. Americans aged between 30 and 49 are texting quite a bit too. Many industries are noticing the trend. In…
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