Using electronic reminder systems may help reduce cancellation rates and cut patient wait times by almost a week, according to a Feb. 15 study on Department of Veterans Affairs clinics. The study, ...

Many missed court appearances happen not out of defiance, but because people simply forget or misunderstand the process. Yet under Virginia’s current system, defendants must proactively opt in to ...

Cell phone in woman’s hand Researchers examine the effectiveness of text message reminder systems on HPV vaccination rates among teens. Text message reminders increased human papillomavirus (HPV) ...

Patient reminders can help physicians improve immunization rates for their practice, according to a new review of studies. All six of the reminder and recall systems tested -- including post cards, ...

A review of medical literature suggests that reminder systems, in addition to base strategies such as organizational change and provider education, may not be enough to improve adherence to infection ...

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