According to the Horizon Health Network , of the 400,000 medical appointments made last year , approximately 24,000 patients didn’t show up .
Horizon is reminding patients about the importance of attending their medical appointments with the simple concept: attend your appointment or call to cancel and re-book.
Horizon’s Vice President of Professional Services , John McGarry says the increasingly high number of missed appointments affects Horizon’s ability to provide timely and quality care to patients.
McGarry also says“The simple act of not showing up for an appointment can have a negative effect on the health of those who could have benefited from Horizon services.
