DoctorConnect.net Next Generation Appointment Reminders

Next Generation Appointment Reminders

DoctorConnect.net is pleased to announce the release of our SMS Next Generation Reminders.

DoctorConnect.net is always working on ways to improve the effectiveness and experience of using our appointment reminders.  In response to limitations that come with static 160-character reminders, and new DLC regulations being rolled out this year – these new reminders offer a wealth of advantages, but the most important being that it is more secure and informative, and increases confirmation rates and patient satisfaction.

We have assisted dozens of our largest clients convert to this new system, and the response has been overwhelmingly positive.

  • Stronger Security – Appointment details are shared thru a secured, encrypted https connection.
  • Ability to include more details and instructions
  • Live link to map and driving directions.
  • Link directly to your office forms from your reminder.
  • Real Time Appointment Status
  • Patient ‘Read’ notifications – know when a patient reads the reminder.
  • Translates into any language the patient chooses.
  • Increase response rate up to 10% higher than static reminders.
  • Better presentation / Easier to read
  • Higher delivery rate / Less chance of carrier blocking.

Old Reminders



Hard to read

Requires several SMS message segments

Limited linking ability

Insecure content delivery

Carrier blocking issues

Next Generation Reminders



Initially relays vital information

1-2 total message segments

Confirmation possible without data services

Sensitive information safe behind SSL

No carrier blocking issues

Behind Secured Link



Display far more information

Message segments do not apply

Realtime confirmation status

100% Secured

Not exposed to carrier blocks