I would like to offer the service of calling scheduled appointments for doctor's offices. Our eye doctor charges $35 if you miss an appointment yet they do not give a reminder call. Although I think this is a bit shady, it may just be that they have not figured out yet that a reminder call would decrease their number of missed appointments. A $90 appointment is far more valuable than a $35 missed appointment fee especially when you look at future business from a happy client.

Does anyone offer this service? What do you call it and how do you charge?

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Jenifer D

Great idea. I don't know of anyone who does reminders for doctors but you could always be the first.

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Carlana Charles - Ciboney Virtual Solutions
Web: http://ciboneyvirtual.com Blog:http://ciboneyvirtual.com/blog

That's a good idea - our dentist always calls to confirm appointments but our family doctor doesn't. My podiatrist's office also does this.

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Julia

I like the idea too. I find that specialists book appointments so far in advance that a reminder call is necessary or else I'll forget about it.

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Shari Sultana
Online Business Manager (marketing for retail ecommerce)

I think it's a great idea. Not only are you saving the patients the $35 fee but you're also making their calandar more stable if you're confirming everyone for them. No point of going by a calandar if things are not confirmed. You're planning your day around it and you don't even know who may or may not show. And you could also fit a new client in that cancelled spot. Great idea!

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Janice Correa-Elite Business Services
"My Business is Your Business!"
www.elitebusinessonline.com

Its definitely a good idea Jenifer! I work a part-time JOB for a dentist and we always confirm the next days appointments. 95% of no-shows are the ones that don't receive a reminder call. Its hard to keep track of all your appointments these days when your booking them so far in advance.

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Deb Frawley
Gem's Virtual Office

Another Great Idea.......I think this is a superb idea!

It's always helpful to me! Your services would definitely be a profit to the office!