Voice-call appointment reminders for medical practices
Patient no-shows leave gaps in the schedule that are almost impossible to fill at short notice. A reminder call the day before puts a real voice in front of the patient — the kind that actually gets a response.
What no-shows really cost medical practices
No-show rates in healthcare run high — around 23% on average across practices. Every missed slot is lost clinical time you can rarely rebook the same day, plus downstream effects on care continuity. Text and portal reminders help, but older patients and busy families often miss them entirely.
Why a phone call works when a text doesn't
A phone call rings through silent mode and is far harder to ignore than a portal notification or SMS — which matters most for elderly patients, anyone managing a chronic condition, and households juggling several appointments. The patient hears a clear spoken reminder of when and where to be.
What medical practices use DoNotify reminder calls for
- Day-before reminders for routine visits and follow-ups
- Recall reminders for annual physicals and screenings
- Pre-procedure prep instructions
- Reminders for patients without smartphones or app access
Set up in a few minutes
Connect the Google Calendar you already use, choose which appointments should trigger a call, and pick how far ahead the call goes out. DoNotify places the call automatically — there's nothing for your patients to install, and it works on any phone, including landlines. Start free with 7 reminder calls, no credit card.