Scheduling recalls with your existing patients is one of the best ways to keep them healthy, improve goodwill and maintain good cash flow. Your existing patients or clients are your: Priority for attention and care Least expensive appointments to secure Biggest potential advocates or detractors Recalls are not for every specialty. They work best for…
Enrolling patients in text messages for non-transactional messages can be difficult. If your practices sees hundreds or thousands of patients, you will need a strong communication plan. We have put together 5 tips to help you increase sign ups for patient text messaging.
If you have not yet begun to use text messaging for your practice, appointment reminders might be the best place to start. They can greatly increase revenue, are easy to implement, and they save your staff time. Most importantly, patients want them. Many EHRs include text message appointment reminders in their scheduling or access functionality….
In this busy world, how are you supposed to get your patients to pay attention to what matters most: their health? How do you cut through the noise to remind patients about appointments, preventive care, and important announcements? You have a big advantage. You have a personal connection with your patients and clients. They know…
Patient churn rate is the most difficult metric of patient lifetime value to calculate. Before calculating it, be sure that you have found your max patient recall time and rate. What is patient churn rate and patient lifespan? Patient lifespan is the number of time periods (e.g. years) a patient sees you, on average. Patient…
It is critical to know how long your patients stay with you for forecasting revenue. We will refer to this metric as your Patient Recall Time. Patient recall time influences patient lifetime value a lot. It allows you to better budget marketing expenses. Additionally, it can help you predict capacity and future staffing needs. EHRs…
The first step to find patient lifetime value is to find gross profit per appointment. That is, the amount of real money you make from each appointment. It is reduced by the direct costs you incur for each appointment. Why use Gross Profit instead of Gross Revenue or Net Profit? Healthcare providers may have a…
What is Patient Lifetime Value, exactly? Simply put, it is an estimate of the total money you receive for services for a patient (or client) during their lifetime. The term is a bit off putting. How does “do no harm” align with viewing a patient in terms of dollars? It may not be as antithetical to…
In today’s dynamic and competitive healthcare landscape, practitioners and practice managers are immersed in a relentless endeavor to grow and streamline their holistic operations. From mastering the art of marketing, building a robust team, ensuring compliance with private practice regulations to engaging audiences on social media platforms, and adopting state-of-the-art information technology, each dimension demands…
Leaving behind Corporate America and transforming to being an Occupational Therapist, Dr. Kristin McConnell, is changing lives one appointment at a time! Through her own journey, her desire to listen, and incredible training, anyone would be lucky to have her on their side. Hear Dr. Kristin McConnell talk about: 1) What occupational therapy really is…