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by Mary Salgado

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May 31, 2021

Customer Service Recovery: How To

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    Outsourced Healthcare Call Center: Success Stories

    Before we go into detail, let's look at some real-life examples. These stories show how providers used outsourced healthcare call center services to enter new markets.

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    Mitchell Kahl, Sales Manager, SIP.US

    In my role at SIP.US, I've seen the transformative power of SIP trunking for healthcare providers navigating new markets. A notable example involves a group of medical clinics that leveraged our virtual call center capabilities. By integrating SIP trunking, they reduced communication costs by 50% and improved patient call handling efficiencies, leading to a 30% boost in patient inquiries from new regions.

    In another instance, adopting SIP technology enabled a healthcare provider to seamlessly enter rural markets without establishing physical locations. The ability to route calls efficiently and provide remote consultations increased patient reach by 40%. This flexibility in communication

    Vincent Cerniglia, Principal, Noreast Capital Corporation

    In my experience with Noreast Capital, leveraging flexible financial solutions, including outsourced call centers, has been instrumental in helping various sectors, like healthcare, effectively enter and expand new markets. We worked with a healthcare provider that increased their patient outreach by 35% within six months thanks to strategic equipment leasing, which also involved utilizing outsourced call center operations to handle patient inquiries efficiently.

    For example, a client in the medical imaging sector used call centers to schedule appointments, answer inquiries, and manage follow-ups. This not only improved customer service satisfaction rates but allowed the healthcare provider to focus on expanding services without putting extra strain on their staff. Outsourced call centers enabled them to penetrate new regions with a 20% increase in patient bookings, clearly showcasing how such integrations can facilitate market expansion.

    David Pumphrey, CEO, Riveraxe LLC

    At Riveraxe LLC, we've seen how outsourced call centers can significantly boost healthcare providers by expanding their market reach. For one of our clients, a mid-sized healthcare practice, we deployed an outsourced call center that specialized in multilingual support. This allowed them to enter non-English-speaking regions effectively, increasing patient engagement by 30% in just six months.

    The call center also offered 24/7 support, which was pivotal for handling international time zones and after-hours inquiries. This capability enabled our client to tap into international markets, conrributing to a 15% revenue increase in the first year. By leveraging outsourced call centers, healthcare providers can break geographical barriers, accessing a wider patient base and improving service accessibility worldwide

    Corin Dolan, Owner, AccuTech Communications

    At AccuTech Communications, we have worked with healthcare providers to improve their communication infrastructure, indirectly aiding market expansion. For example, we partnered with a regional healthcare provider to upgrade their entire network cabling system, which significantly improved their internal and external communication processes. This improvement enabled them to support outsourced call centers more effectively, leading to a 15% increase in appointment scheduling efficiency.

    Moreover, by implementing advanced VoIP systems as part of their communication overhaul, the provider reduced their telecommunication costs by around 20%, allowing them to allocate more resources toward marketing in new regions. This cost-efficiency was critical in their strategy to enter and sustain presence in untapped markets. Our role was pivotal in ensuring that the technical backbone was strong enough to support these expansions.

    Dr.Jennifer Silver, Dentist & Owner, Macleod Trail Dental Clinic

    […] So we partnered with an outsourced call center.

    One of the biggest improvements we saw was in patient retention. Our call center partner introduced an automated reminder system, significantly reducing no-show rates by around 30% in the first six months. Having a team available to answer questions after hours also meant that patients had more access to our services, which helped us capture more appointments and build stronger patient relationships.

    With their multilingual support, we connected with patients who previously found it challenging to engage with our clinic due to language barriers. This improved patient satisfaction and helped us expand into new communities. By the end of the first year, we had a significant 15% increase in patient appointments, a clear sign of progress and success. The positive feedback from our patients regarding the convenience and support they experienced was invaluable.

    Have you ever experienced missing to meet your customer/ client’s expectations?

    Meeting what your customers expect of you is a must. Although customers are not always right, we should always keep them happy. A happy and satisfied customer will keep on coming back to your business. Some sudden challenges or mishaps will happen and, good customer service will help you recover from this catastrophe. You call this Customer Recovery.

    Customer Service Recovery: How To

    Customer recovery is the step a business does for a failed service. The main goal is to convert dissatisfied customers into loyal ones. Your customer service needs to alleviate the customer’s complaints and make them feel good about the experience.

    To help you recover customer, here are few steps you can take:

    1. Apologize

    Make your apology sincere. These scenarios can not be recovered by a scripted sorry. To put this into perspective, your customers have spent their time, money, and effort to purchase your product/ services. At the same time, they are spending their time trying to fix their problem by calling you. Ask for forgiveness on behalf of your company for the catastrophe that had happened.

    Your customers need to feel that their complaints are acknowledged and that you recognize the mistake. They must know you are on their side and that you are taking the issue seriously.

    2. Review

    Before knowing what steps to take to fix their dilemma, you must first review the issue. Know what caused it. Is it caused by a defective product or a problem with your courier, or a simple human error? It will show that your dedication to listening and having the issue solved. Have the customer explain what happened from her perspective. By having your customer explains what happened, you get to have the opportunity to know what the cause or who is the cause of the problem. It allows you to design a plan on how you are going to solve it.  

    3. Fix & Follow-Up

    After figuring out what happened and what caused it, it is now time to fix it. Do this in a timely manner. Assure your customers that you are doing your best to get their problems solved. You must also do after-sales service. Follow-up and ask if the problem is still occurring. You need to do your best to make your customers feel that you want them satisfied with your service. Following up will ensure you that there are no more problems and that your business really cares.

    4. Document

    As a precautionary measure, document what happened. It will allow you to solve a similar problem effortlessly in the future or prevent it from happening. Record the time, date, issue and, solution. Doing this allows you to spot patterns in your customers’ complaints. It provides information so your business can spot the trend of what is happening. Document enough information that your business can use to improve your products or services.

    No one likes experiencing these problems. You might have high-quality products and services but, obstacles like these are inevitable. That does not mean you have to lose customers for it. These steps will ensure that your customers will have a good experience worthy of returning even if they experienced some bumps.

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