As a child, a day seems like an eternity, but as adults' days go by in a blink of an eye and by the end of the day, we ask ourselves; what did I forget to do today? For many, a doctor's appointment ...

Going to see the doctor soon? Prepare to be hounded with appointment reminders by phone. By text. By robocall. By email. And in your online “patient portal.” Doctors and dentist offices for years left ...

Nowadays, it's imperative for health systems to utilize patient appointment reminders. A missed appointment can cause issues for both patients and the healthcare facilities. With that said, it's ...

In the busyness of everyday life, it is easy to forget crucial appointments and tasks that need to be done, which can lead to missed deadlines or, even worse, a late diagnosis. Most people probably ...

This case study of an initiative at Penn Medicine describes a process that included a 4-week trial period, followed ...

Appointment reminders that are short, simple and direct are preferred. "In a letter, short sweet and to the point. I think less is more in that situation." Time reminders based on the mode of delivery ...