Practice tip of the week: Bringing in more patients

With all the useful information available on Physicians Practice, it is easy to become overwhelmed.

With this in mind, the tip of the week is a chance to reflect on some of the wisdom found all across the site. This September article on boosting patients at your medical practice gives this tip:

3. Optimize scheduling to see more patients

Simple tweaks—like extending hours, double-booking with no-show considerations, or reclaiming unused time slots—can help practices see more patients without adding staff. As Medical Economics explains, smarter scheduling can rev up productivity.

Example: Run a monthly report of all appointment cancellations and identify patterns. If most cancellations happen at certain times, consider double-booking during that slot. You’ll likely fill gaps without overburdening providers.

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