Microtest integrates MJog automated patient reminder services to help its GP practice users save money and time

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010 | Healthcare, News | 2 Comments

With efficient working and saving money at the forefront of the healthcare agenda, and potential cuts poised to take place across the industry, Microtest is making it easier for its GP practice users to reduce the costs associated with missed appointments. Microtest, one of the UK’s top five primary care clinical system suppliers, has announced today that MJog text and voice reminder services are now available for its primary care customers.
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Voices Messages Increase Coverage For GP Practices

Friday, March 26th, 2010 | Healthcare, News | 1 Comment

Following on from MJog’s success within Hospitals, we are pleased to announce the launch of Voice Messaging for GP Practices, which can securely deliver health campaign and appointment reminder messages to a Patient’s landline. The number of registered mobile numbers for patients is typically less than 50% in most GP Practices – meaning less than half of patients can benefit from the messages that are sent out. Using Voice Messages, Practices can now reach all Patients that have given a contact number, mobile or landline. [Read More]

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How To Opt Out of an Opt In Policy

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 | Healthcare, News | No Comments

In a recent article in the MDU’s new journal for GPs and GPSTs, Good Practice, the MDU says that it is unwise to rely on patients’ implied consent to allow the practice to communicate with them in this way. It is better to adopt a cautious approach and get the patient’s express consent. [Read More]

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MJog Helps Trafford Go Paperless

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 | Healthcare, News | No Comments

Trafford Healthcare NHS Trust is fast on its way to becoming paperless with the introduction of ‘best of breed’ electronic systems such as MJog.

Stephen Parsons, IM&T Project Manager at Trafford Healthcare NHS Trust comments; “MJog automatically links via web services to the scheduling system to text and call around 1,000 people per evening to remind them of their appointment and to prompt patients to confirm attendance. The method helps run clinics to capacity and removes the need for paper reminders and follow-ups.”

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Tags: hospital, Missed Appointments, mjog light, pro-care messaging