Provider-Initiated Appointment Cancellations arise when the provider will not be available for the encounter. These can occur for many reasons including illness, family obligations, vacation, office closures (for the weather, COVID-19, or the provider being needed elsewhere). Even when planned far in advance these reasons for cancellation can still easily affect the yearly follow-up schedule. Other reasons for a provider-initiated cancellation arise on very short notice, such as tornado warnings or hospital emergencies. Some refer … [Read More...] about Managing Provider-Initiated Appointment Cancellations
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