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Healthcare scheduling systems frustrate patients, driving visits down

A recent Forbes article highlights significant issues with patient experience in healthcare scheduling, particularly concerning automated systems. Many patients encounter frustrating online booking processes that ultimately redirect them to phone calls, and a substantial percentage have avoided doctor visits due to scheduling difficulties. The author suggests that consolidation of medical practices, often driven by private equity firms, may exacerbate these problems as technology choices prioritize efficiency and cost savings over genuine patient needs, potentially leading to worse outcomes despite the theoretical benefits of scale. AI

IMPACT Highlights how poorly implemented automation in healthcare can negatively impact user experience and access to care.

RANK_REASON Article discusses industry trends and user experiences without announcing new products or research.

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Healthcare scheduling systems frustrate patients, driving visits down

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Roger Dooley, Contributor ·

    Two Questions That Fix Patient Experience And Customer Experience

    Twenty minutes lost to a balky booking system, and the staff already knew. Two questions every leader should ask to find the friction in patient and customer experience.