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A patient had been trying to schedule her annual mammogram for three weeks. Each time she called the hospital's main number, she had to go through seven menu options, wait on hold for an average of 12 minutes and was disconnected twice, just as someone picked up. On her fourth attempt, she gave up entirely and booked an appointment at a retail health clinic that offered online scheduling. The hospital lost not just her mammogram revenue, but her entire care journey, including follow-up visits, potential referrals to specialists, and ultimately, her loyalty as a patient.

In today’s competitive healthcare landscape, seamless appointment scheduling is critical for attracting and retaining patients. Healthcare consumers expect personalized, convenient experiences, starting from the booking process. Optimizing the appointment scheduling process impacts overall healthcare experience, patient engagement and retention, and revenue goals. Creating the right marketing strategies is vital to improving appointment scheduling rates and bridging the gap between patient expectations and organizational capabilities. Here’s how to optimize your plan and create a patient-first scheduling experience that drives measurable results.