Comments on: How to Design the Ultimate Patient Booking Strategy http://practitionersjourney.com/2008/04/how-to-design-the-ultimate-patient-booking-strategy/ Practice growth for alternative, holistic and integrative health professionals Sun, 20 May 2012 15:09:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Dan http://practitionersjourney.com/2008/04/how-to-design-the-ultimate-patient-booking-strategy/comment-page-1/#comment-44553 Dan Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:30:44 +0000 http://practitionersjourney.com/2008/04/how-to-design-the-ultimate-patient-booking-strategy.html#comment-44553 Hi Nick, Why not put a computer, tablet or laptop in your office? You could do your scheduling right on the spot. And I'm guessing it'll pay for itself in no time. Hi Nick,

Why not put a computer, tablet or laptop in your office? You could do your scheduling right on the spot. And I’m guessing it’ll pay for itself in no time.

]]> By: Nick http://practitionersjourney.com/2008/04/how-to-design-the-ultimate-patient-booking-strategy/comment-page-1/#comment-44523 Nick Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:30:32 +0000 http://practitionersjourney.com/2008/04/how-to-design-the-ultimate-patient-booking-strategy.html#comment-44523 I am a massage therapist and I do my scheduling with GenBooks. I like it, however since it is on-line scheduling (and I do not have access to my computer in my office) it's tricky to ask clients to re-schedule right then and there. Any tips on this? Thank you! I am a massage therapist and I do my scheduling with GenBooks. I like it, however since it is on-line scheduling (and I do not have access to my computer in my office) it’s tricky to ask clients to re-schedule right then and there. Any tips on this? Thank you!

]]> By: Join a Practice or Start One? | The Practitioner's Journey http://practitionersjourney.com/2008/04/how-to-design-the-ultimate-patient-booking-strategy/comment-page-1/#comment-5967 Join a Practice or Start One? | The Practitioner's Journey Fri, 05 Nov 2010 11:29:56 +0000 http://practitionersjourney.com/2008/04/how-to-design-the-ultimate-patient-booking-strategy.html#comment-5967 [...] they aren’t serious about the job of booking appointments, you’ll feel [...] [...] they aren’t serious about the job of booking appointments, you’ll feel [...]

]]> By: Dr. Darla M Birchall, DSc, ND http://practitionersjourney.com/2008/04/how-to-design-the-ultimate-patient-booking-strategy/comment-page-1/#comment-116 Dr. Darla M Birchall, DSc, ND Tue, 12 May 2009 00:34:32 +0000 http://practitionersjourney.com/2008/04/how-to-design-the-ultimate-patient-booking-strategy.html#comment-116 You are right on about telling not asking. So often it comes down to your posture. This was a great article - One I am going to ask my assistant to read as well. You are right on about telling not asking. So often it comes down to your posture. This was a great article – One I am going to ask my assistant to read as well.

]]> By: 6 Ways That Working Less Will Help Your Practice » AlternativeHealthPractice.com http://practitionersjourney.com/2008/04/how-to-design-the-ultimate-patient-booking-strategy/comment-page-1/#comment-115 6 Ways That Working Less Will Help Your Practice » AlternativeHealthPractice.com Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:23:59 +0000 http://practitionersjourney.com/2008/04/how-to-design-the-ultimate-patient-booking-strategy.html#comment-115 [...] about staff is having them kicking around a too-quiet office. However, if you’ve got an effectively booked schedule, you can cover just those hours that are booked, without falling into the trap of hiring full-time [...] [...] about staff is having them kicking around a too-quiet office. However, if you’ve got an effectively booked schedule, you can cover just those hours that are booked, without falling into the trap of hiring full-time [...]

]]> By: Getting repeat business - heartharmony.com.au - Small Business Tips http://practitionersjourney.com/2008/04/how-to-design-the-ultimate-patient-booking-strategy/comment-page-1/#comment-114 Getting repeat business - heartharmony.com.au - Small Business Tips Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:49:12 +0000 http://practitionersjourney.com/2008/04/how-to-design-the-ultimate-patient-booking-strategy.html#comment-114 [...] great article from AlternativeHealthPractice.com - this time about how to get repeat appointments for your [...] [...] great article from AlternativeHealthPractice.com – this time about how to get repeat appointments for your [...]

]]> By: Dan http://practitionersjourney.com/2008/04/how-to-design-the-ultimate-patient-booking-strategy/comment-page-1/#comment-113 Dan Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:34:04 +0000 http://practitionersjourney.com/2008/04/how-to-design-the-ultimate-patient-booking-strategy.html#comment-113 jb, Chinese Medicine Tools has a long thread dedicated to the topic that you might find useful - it's more acu-specific: http://www.chinesemedicinetools.com/forums/business/bright-ideas-problems-organization-media-accountin/clinic-billing-scheduling-software jb,

Chinese Medicine Tools has a long thread dedicated to the topic that you might find useful – it’s more acu-specific:

http://www.chinesemedicinetools.com/forums/business/bright-ideas-problems-organization-media-accountin/clinic-billing-scheduling-software

]]> By: jb http://practitionersjourney.com/2008/04/how-to-design-the-ultimate-patient-booking-strategy/comment-page-1/#comment-112 jb Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:19:56 +0000 http://practitionersjourney.com/2008/04/how-to-design-the-ultimate-patient-booking-strategy.html#comment-112 Thanks for the tip! I have heard of Bridges from other naturopaths but because we are acupuncturists, it's a bit more expensive. I've looked at ClientTracker by Ginkgo Software or AcuBase Pro by Trigram Software specifically for alternative health practices but I don't know if the price is justified for buying practice software on top of accounting software (already using QB) that needs renewing every year, as well as if we will be doing scheduling in another program (considering online booking service). The other option would be integrating it with accounting software by purchasing a plug-in for Quickbooks or by looking at Sage Software's (of Simply Accounting) health software line, though I don't see options for Canadian customers. I guess my concern is investing the expense of specialized software if it is not even tailored to Canadian businesses (ie. federal and provincial tax) or Canadian insurance billing needs (which at this point we really don't need insurance modules in our software). I would love to hear what other people are using or any one else's suggestions on this topic as it's something I've been wrestling with for some time now! Thanks for the tip! I have heard of Bridges from other naturopaths but because we are acupuncturists, it’s a bit more expensive. I’ve looked at ClientTracker by Ginkgo Software or AcuBase Pro by Trigram Software specifically for alternative health practices but I don’t know if the price is justified for buying practice software on top of accounting software (already using QB) that needs renewing every year, as well as if we will be doing scheduling in another program (considering online booking service). The other option would be integrating it with accounting software by purchasing a plug-in for Quickbooks or by looking at Sage Software’s (of Simply Accounting) health software line, though I don’t see options for Canadian customers.

I guess my concern is investing the expense of specialized software if it is not even tailored to Canadian businesses (ie. federal and provincial tax) or Canadian insurance billing needs (which at this point we really don’t need insurance modules in our software). I would love to hear what other people are using or any one else’s suggestions on this topic as it’s something I’ve been wrestling with for some time now!

]]> By: Dan http://practitionersjourney.com/2008/04/how-to-design-the-ultimate-patient-booking-strategy/comment-page-1/#comment-111 Dan Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:56:36 +0000 http://practitionersjourney.com/2008/04/how-to-design-the-ultimate-patient-booking-strategy.html#comment-111 Hey jb, We use a software package called "Bridges". It's designed for naturopaths, but there's not much that's particularly ND-specific about it, so I think it could work for many practitioners. http://www.competitive-edge.on.ca/Oand/OAND.htm It's been pretty good to us, actually. It's network ready, does multiple practitioners, multiple rooms and a pile of other stuff. I think we'll eventually upgrade to something more robust, but for the price (it's cheap for association members) it's actually been really great. You should be able to get a demo from them if you're interested. And if you find any better software that you'd recommend, please let us know! Hey jb,

We use a software package called “Bridges”. It’s designed for naturopaths, but there’s not much that’s particularly ND-specific about it, so I think it could work for many practitioners.

http://www.competitive-edge.on.ca/Oand/OAND.htm

It’s been pretty good to us, actually. It’s network ready, does multiple practitioners, multiple rooms and a pile of other stuff. I think we’ll eventually upgrade to something more robust, but for the price (it’s cheap for association members) it’s actually been really great.

You should be able to get a demo from them if you’re interested. And if you find any better software that you’d recommend, please let us know!

]]> By: jb http://practitionersjourney.com/2008/04/how-to-design-the-ultimate-patient-booking-strategy/comment-page-1/#comment-110 jb Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:58:25 +0000 http://practitionersjourney.com/2008/04/how-to-design-the-ultimate-patient-booking-strategy.html#comment-110 You mention printing monthly reports of birthdays and last appointment dates for patients, I'm wondering what sort of practice management software you use? I've been evaluating various softwares that will enable us to better manage our patients but can't seem to make a decision on the best one. Any suggestions? (Particularly for Canadian practitioners?) You mention printing monthly reports of birthdays and last appointment dates for patients, I’m wondering what sort of practice management software you use? I’ve been evaluating various softwares that will enable us to better manage our patients but can’t seem to make a decision on the best one. Any suggestions? (Particularly for Canadian practitioners?)

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