No-Show Validation Research

I’m Jay McCormack, a systems developer. This research project aims to understand whether appointment no-shows are a significant problem for solo healthcare practitioners, and whether automated SMS reminder systems could provide value. Before building any solution, I’m validating the problem through direct outreach to healthcare providers. This page explains the methodology, data sources, and ethical considerations behind this research. Key Features Transparent methodology: All data sources and contact methods disclosed Opt-out first: Easy unsubscribe from any communication Privacy focused: No data sharing or marketing list additions AI-assisted: Automated response handling with human oversight Ethical outreach: Using only publicly available contact information Research Methodology This project follows a structured approach to validate market demand: ...

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n8n - Workflow Automation Platform

n8n is a powerful workflow automation platform that allows you to connect various services and automate tasks without writing code. It provides a visual interface for creating workflows, with support for 200+ integrations including popular services like GitHub, Notion, Google Workspace, and more. Key features: Visual workflow builder with an intuitive interface Self-hosted option for complete data control Fair-code licensed, ensuring transparency and user rights Extensive API integrations Custom function nodes for advanced automation Webhook support for real-time automation Error handling and retry mechanisms Conditional logic and complex workflow patterns Whether you’re automating business processes, connecting different services, or building complex data pipelines, n8n provides the flexibility and power needed for modern workflow automation. ...

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