In general, most medical practices would hope to see a no show rate that is 3% or below.  As you have continued to monitor monthly schedules, the number of patient no shows have been alarming with 8,000 patients no showing of the 14,000 that were scheduled in August. Prior to determining initiatives to reduce missed appointments, you would like to determine the percentage of patients who no showed.  Calculate the no show rate for the medical practice:

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In general, most medical practices would hope to see a no show rate that is 3% or below.  As you have continued to monitor monthly schedules, the number of patient no shows have been alarming with 8,000 patients no showing of the 14,000 that were scheduled in August. Prior to determining initiatives to reduce missed appointments, you would like to determine the percentage of patients who no showed.  Calculate the no show rate for the medical practice:                            

 

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