Eliminate patient no-shows with
appointment reminders

Automated patient appointment reminders that sync with your health record system

85%

Patient return rate

With NexHealth, you set it and forget it. We use reminder texts and emails set up for pre-appointments, and then patients are automatically rebooked 6 months out.”

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MELANIE BASILE
CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER
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How patient appointment reminder software works for doctors and dentists

NexHealth Custom Reminder Sequences
01

Build a custom reminder sequence

Customize your reminders per appointment type to include procedure instructions and consent forms.

02

Set it and forget it

You can set reminders to be one week, one day, and even one hour before an appointment to reduce the no-show rate. No work needed from your staff.

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NexHealth Appointment Reminders dashboard
03

Sync appointment reminders with your schedule

When a patient confirms their appointment, NexHealth updates the appointment status in your health record system to “confirmed” automatically.

Digitize your patient journey with an optimized appointment reminders system

Click through each step of the patient journey to see what a modern experience looks like

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Patients struggle to find you and book an appointment.
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Patients see your five-star Google Reviews and instantly book an appointment online.
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Patients have to call your frontdesk during business hours.
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Let paitents book online 24/7 using your real-time availability.
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Patients no show or forget to reschedule.
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Patient receive timely reminders so they can confirm with a single click.
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Patients have to arrive early to fill out paper forms.
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Patients can complete online forms at home on any device
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Patients forget to send in a check for outstanding balances.
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Patients get post-appointment links to submit secure payments.
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Patient only take the time toshare negative reviews
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Patient are prompted to post a Google yReview when they have a positive experience
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Patients fill in a card for an appointment six months out.
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Patients receive automated recall messages with built-in booking based on their last appointment date. 

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Frequently asked questions

How will NexHealth know if an appointment is unconfirmed?

You can automatically read the appointment status from your health record system via the NexHealth Synchronizer.

Can I send reminder texts and emails to appointments that are already confirmed?

Yes. Automated Reminders allows you to send texts and emails to patients with both confirmed and unconfirmed appointments, using customizable messaging for each status.

Can I send different reminders for distinct appointment types?

Yes. Appointment Journeys allows you to customize your reminder messaging by appointment type, so you can automate much of your staff’s pre-appointment workflow.

Can I send Online Form requests with Reminders?

Yes. You can include consent forms, new patient packets, post-treatment instructions, and more with Automated Reminders and Appointment Journeys.

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