Patient Intake & Healthcare Practice Growth Blog

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Practice Growth Feb 4, 2026

Reactivation Call Centers for Multi-Location Medical Groups

Multi-location medical groups recover 20-30% of dormant patients through centralized reactivation call centers. Learn the metrics, staffing models, and ROI.

By Ankit Patel

Practice Growth Feb 3, 2026

Automated vs Human Patient Recall: Data-Driven Comparison

Live calls achieve 32% completion vs 17% for automated texts, but automation costs 55-65% less. Learn when to use each approach.

By Ankit Patel

Practice Growth Feb 2, 2026

Patient Recall Service: What It Is and When You Need It

Patient recall services help healthcare groups recover 15-30% more revenue. Learn when to use in-house vs outsourced recall and how to evaluate providers.

By Ankit Patel

Practice Growth Jan 30, 2026

Dormant Patient Reactivation: 30-Day Multi-Location Playbook

Multi-location healthcare groups recover 15-25% of dormant patients with this 30-day reactivation playbook. Steps for DSOs and healthcare networks.

By Ankit Patel

Practice Growth Jan 29, 2026

Patient Recall Campaign Framework: Step-by-Step Guide

Build a patient recall campaign that works. Complete 6-phase framework for multi-channel outreach, messaging, and achieving 20%+ reactivation rates.

By Ankit Patel

Practice Management Jan 26, 2026

Animal Hospital Patient Intake: Cut Wait Times by 40%

Transform your animal hospital patient intake process with proven strategies. Reduce wait times, boost client satisfaction, and increase daily appointments.

By Ankit Patel

Practice Management Jan 26, 2026

Optometry Private Practice: A Complete Guide to Success

Learn how to build a thriving optometry private practice with proven strategies for operations, finances, and patient growth. Start your path to independence today.

By Ankit Patel

Practice Management Jan 24, 2026

First-Year Financial Planning for New Optometry Practices

A practical guide to budgeting, cash flow management, and financial milestones for your first year as an optometry practice owner.

By Ankit Patel

Practice Management Jan 23, 2026

Location Selection for Optometric Practices: What to Consider

A practical framework for choosing the right location for your optometry practice, including demographics, competition, visibility, and lease considerations.

By Ankit Patel

Practice Management Jan 22, 2026

Staffing Your New Optometry Practice: Roles, Hiring, and Training

A practical guide to building your optometry practice team, from defining essential roles to hiring strategies and training programs that drive retention.

By Ankit Patel

Growth Jan 21, 2026

Case Study: How a Regional Optometry Group Achieved 95% Answer Rate (And What It Meant for Revenue)

A regional optometry group transformed their intake operations from 72% to 95% answer rate. The result: 44% more new patients and $787,000 in annual revenue growth.

By Ankit Patel

Operations Jan 20, 2026

90-Day Integration Playbook for Healthcare Acquisitions: The Intake Sprint

Week-by-week guide for integrating patient intake operations after healthcare practice acquisition. Tactical playbook for PE operating partners and DSO integration teams.

By Ankit Patel

Practice Management Jan 20, 2026

How to Sell Your Optometry Practice in 2025-2026: The Complete Exit Strategy Guide

Current valuation multiples, PE acquirer landscape, tax implications, and a 1-3 year preparation timeline for optometry practice owners planning their exit.

By Ankit Patel

Operations Jan 19, 2026

Veterinary Call Service Texas: Multi-Location Groups

Texas veterinary call services for multi-location practices. 24/7 triage, emergency protocols, and appointment scheduling for growing groups.

By Ankit Patel

Operations Jan 18, 2026

Dental Answering Service California: DSO Solutions

California dental answering services for DSOs and multi-location groups. HIPAA-compliant 24/7 patient support with bilingual agents.

By Ankit Patel

Growth Jan 17, 2026

Benchmark Report: Revenue Per Call by Healthcare Specialty (2025 Data)

Original research on revenue per call benchmarks for dental, optometry, veterinary, and medical practices. Based on data from 150+ multi-location healthcare groups.

By Ankit Patel

Operations Jan 16, 2026

After-Hours Veterinary Call Management Models

Compare 4 after-hours vet call models: DVM on-call, answering service, hybrid, and AI triage. Find the right fit for your practice.

By Ankit Patel

Operations Jan 15, 2026

Centralized vs. Distributed Intake: A Decision Framework for Healthcare Groups

Should you centralize patient intake or keep it at each location? A strategic framework for multi-location healthcare groups, including when hybrid models make sense.

By Ankit Patel