Anyone working in the United States healthcare industry knows that patients miss appointments. Many providers ask, “Why do patients miss appointments at my medical practice?” Or, “ What can I do to help patients show up?” Yet hard data and statistics are hard to come by.  To help answer these questions, ReminderCall.com ran a public…

Dental Appointment Reminders: Are They Worth It? Dental appointment reminders are text message reminders, phone calls, or emails that contact your patients automatically, letting them know that they have upcoming appointments. Patients can then confirm they are attending, change the appointment, or just be aware that their treatment session or consultation is scheduled. But why…

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act — often abbreviated to HIPAA — is legislation enacted by the United States government that is designed to support and protect those being cared for by healthcare organizations. It was initially established in 1996 and at that time, was focused on ensuring coverage for individuals with preexisting conditions…