Missed appointments, or no-shows, impacts not only the health of the Soldier or Family member, but it also impacts the medical readiness of the Army fighting force.

A spokesman said the rate of missed appointments was actually going down - from 12.2% in 2001 to 10.9% in the most recent quarter. "We know that some NHS organisations are using innovative ways - such ...

Q: Can a doctor’s office charge me for missing an appointment? What happens if he has to cancel? – V.W., Brentwood Answer: Missed appointments have three impacts: (1) staff time involved with ...