GPs provide and the more they meet government targets, such as managing appointments better, the more points they score and the more money they make.

ECONOMIST: Family doctors' salaries are rising sharply. Why?

Smart medical practices have figured out processes for managing schedules that make it easier for patients to see a doctor when they need to, while reducing missed appointments and other hidden costs.

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