Build value for the appointment. This is the single most effective way to eliminate the problem of no-shows. Patients who appreciate the value of their appointments are far less likely to miss them. Extolling the benefits of regular appointments should begin the moment a new patient makes initial contact with the office. Creating value should take place at the front desk, in the operatory and any time patients are interacting with staff members or the doctor.

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