The No-Show Rate Nobody Talks About

Why 8% Is Actually 15%

You have an 8% no-show rate. That sounds fine.

But here’s the math:

• 100 appointments per week, 8 no-shows, $200/slot → $1,600/week in lost revenue
• Plus the opportunity cost of patients who could have filled those slots
• Plus wasted prepared rooms, blocked time, and idle staff

A nominal 8% no-show rate quietly bleeds 15–20% of potential revenue.

Why No-Shows Happen

The real reason is rarely transportation or memory — it’s that you’re not making it easy to show up. No reminders. No same-day confirmations. No friction-free reschedule path.

What You Actually Need

Track the rate, the trend, and the specialty benchmark — and act on a clear monthly plan. That’s what AileronMD Consult delivers, every month, for less than the cost of one no-show.