How to Prevent Treatment Packages From Becoming Forgotten Appointments
Short answer: To prevent packages becoming forgotten appointments, track each package's remaining sessions, last visit, next booking and expiry. Run a monthly review of packages with no future booking, contact those patients with two specific appointment times, and apply controls so balances, expiry and terms stay accurate.
Key takeaways
- Track remaining sessions, next booking and expiry for every package.
- Review packages with no future booking monthly.
- Offer two appointment times when contacting patients.
- Keep balances and terms accurate.
Why do packages go unused?
Patients buy packages with good intentions, then life gets in the way. If the next visit isn't booked at checkout, sessions can sit unused for months. That affects outcomes, creates a liability on the books and can lead to disputes near expiry.
A simple tracker and monthly review prevent most of these issues.
What does the workflow look like?
- Record each package with total, used and remaining sessions
- Book the next session before checkout
- Monthly: filter packages with no future booking
- Contact: "We can arrange your next session on [day, time] or [day, time]. Which works better?"
- Controls: reconcile balances; flag upcoming expiry
How does the package completion tracker help?
The tracker provides fields, a monthly workflow, a script with two appointment options and controls for accuracy.
Resource 039 is organized into these sections:
- Fields
- Monthly workflow
- Script
- Controls
Download Resource 039: Package completion tracker →
Frequently asked questions
Should packages have expiry dates?
If they do, terms must be clear and compliant with local consumer rules. Remind patients well before expiry.
How do we account for package revenue?
Talk to your accountant. Many clinics treat prepaid sessions as a liability until delivered.
What if a patient wants a refund?
Follow your written terms and local rules, and document the decision.
What should you do next?
Download the free package completion tracker and complete it with your team this week.
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