Mobius MD

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Long waits are a primary driver of patient dissatisfaction , so reducing patient wait times should be a priority for every practice. Reducing delays sets the tone for a better visit and enhances the patient experience. The average patient wait time across specialties in U.S. cities is 20 minutes.

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Health Prime

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Long check-in wait times Extended wait times during check-in are one of the main complaints that patients report when they visit a healthcare facility. This can also lead to increased anxiety and stress, particularly for patients who already deal with health concerns.

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Mobius MD

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The Triple Aim of healthcare refers to three goals: enhancing the patient experience, improving population health, and reducing costs. Enhancing the patient experience At its core, the Quadruple Aim is about improving patients’ lives.

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Walker Info - Patient Experience

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Patient experience is more than feeling good about feeling good. The definition of care now includes every touchpoint—from appointments to invoices and everything in between. In fact, more than 70% of patients would switch healthcare providers to improve their experience. The two assess different things.

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Scrubs

MARCH 21, 2023

Deborah Vaughan, a patient at the hospital, said she appreciates being able to look her doctor in the eye while talking about her health. Her regular doctor, Dr. Rebecca Hemphill, used the AI app during her last two medical appointments at MaineHealth. The AI is sold under the name Dragon Ambient Experience or DAX.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Four in five patients say that talking to “me” means they want personalized recommendations to their unique needs – but only one-third of patients say they’re getting that level of service from their healthcare providers. Less than half say they’re currently getting that support from health care providers.

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We Care Online

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Source: Pixabay The Rise of Digital Healthcare Platforms With the widespread adoption of smartphones and internet access, patients are increasingly using digital tools to seek information, schedule appointments, and consult healthcare providers.

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Northwest Career College

APRIL 9, 2025

Enhance Patient Communication Good communication skills will help the Medical Assistant build trust and ensure patients understand their treatment plans. Improved listening and explaining increase patient comfort and support. Time-bound: I will strive to develop my communication skills in the next three months.

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Northwest Suburban College

JULY 5, 2024

Dental Assistants play a significant role in enhancing patient experiences throughout their dental care journey. With responsibilities spanning beyond technical tasks, they forge strong connections with patients, helping to create a positive and comfortable environment within the dental clinic.

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Scrubs

JUNE 1, 2024

Patient satisfaction forms a central part of the standard of healthcare, affecting various facets from how many patients continue to come back for treatment to the total effectiveness of care given. This is why patient satisfaction has become crucial for healthcare facilities that wish to maintain their reputation.

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Walker Info - Patient Experience

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Siemens Healthineers reports that active patient choices impact more than 60% of healthcare spending. Organizations wanting to earn their business must win on the patient experience (PX). Healthcare research indicates better care experiences improve clinical outcomes. What Is the Patient Experience?

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Northwest Suburban College

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

However, it’s crucial not to overlook the importance of non-technical or “soft” skills that significantly contribute to creating exceptional patient experiences. This includes both verbal and non-verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to listen actively and attentively to others.

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Health Populi

JULY 20, 2020

Patients embraced virtual care and communications at very high rates in the first months of the pandemic, and want to continue to use telehealth platforms after the pandemic ends. Fully one-third of patients starting using each of these 3 telehealth modalities during COVID-19.

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Health Prime

MARCH 6, 2024

Certainly, patient portals are crucial tools that facilitate seamless communication between healthcare providers and patients. According to a recent report , patient portals enhance patient engagement by enabling patients to access their electronic medical records (EMRs) and facilitating secure patient-provider communication.

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CollaborateMD

MARCH 20, 2025

It streamlines administrative tasks, offering tools to enhance operational efficiency and patient care. Here’s a breakdown of essential features of practice management systems : Patient Scheduling : Streamline efficient appointment booking while minimizing no-shows through automated reminders.

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Health Prime

MARCH 21, 2024

The revenue cycle in healthcare refers to the entire process of managing the financial aspects of patient care, from the initial appointment scheduling to the final payment received for services rendered. Providers can minimize schedule gaps by strategically managing appointment slots and increasing patient throughput.

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CollaborateMD

MAY 17, 2023

It was an enormous opportunity for us to take the stage and educate the audience on our unified communications platform, Updox! EHR vendors struggle to keep up with the ever-evolving regulatory landscape, leaving less time for innovation in patient and provider communications. Patients today are more informed than ever before.

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Scrubs

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

They can often perform clinical duties like taking patient vital signs, administering injections, and assisting with minor surgical procedures. At the same time, they manage administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, billing, and maintaining patient records.

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Health Prime

MAY 2, 2024

Implement appointment reminders and follow-ups Use automated appointment reminders and follow-up communications to enhance the patient experience. When done correctly, medical practices can improve their effectiveness while improving cash flow, staff well-being, and patient care.

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Northwest Career College

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Some of the work activities include: Appointment Setting Managed patient records and ensured they were up-to-date. These vital tasks provide a seamless patient experience and allow medical professionals to focus on caregiving. Scheduler: This is organizing appointments and seeing an office running on schedule.

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Practice Builders

AUGUST 11, 2024

Understanding these complaints instead of taking the position of stubborn ignorance is the first step toward improving patient experience. In this blog post, we talk about some of the most common patient complaints against doctors and hospitals and how healthcare providers can address these issues.

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Health Prime

APRIL 11, 2024

Also, remember to optimize staffing levels and roles to improve productivity and patient care. Patient experience: Focus on enhancing the patient’s journey from scheduling appointments to post-visit follow-ups. Practice Optimization and Revenue Optimization are connected but are not the same.

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Practice Builders

MARCH 22, 2024

One way to do this is by asking patients about their experiences and what they liked or disliked. Additionally, making telehealth easy to use involves using simple tools for online communication and scheduling appointments.

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Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Using digital tech has improved consumers’ experiences with health care providers across a range of tasks: 53% told Philips it’s easier to schedule appointments, 47% think it’s easier to get test results, 42% receive appointment reminders, and 27% are able to monitor health indicators on their own.

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Guideway Care

APRIL 9, 2024

While the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey is a significant tool in measuring patient satisfaction, it represents a single aspect of the overall patient experience. This is possible by integrating HCAHPS findings with broader patient experience information.

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Valant

AUGUST 20, 2024

Put Proper Systems in Place Before you enroll a single patient in your new venture, make sure your daily workflow supports the logistics of group management. Decide how you’ll communicate for this task—patient portal, phone, email? Pick topics that don’t feel intrusive and that participants will enjoy talking about.

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Health Populi

JUNE 27, 2024

Patients’ experience with health care in the U.S. adult consumers’ perspectives defined “patient experience” (PX) as, “The sum of all interactions, shaped by an organization’s culture, that influence patient perceptions across the continuum of care.” The study into U.S.

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We Care Online

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Communicate With Your Team Unfortunately, in many organizations cost saving and efficiency improvements can negatively impact staff. Communicating honestly helps to avoid any confusion that could leave your team less than enthusiastic about helping to improve workplace efficiency.

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Health Populi

JULY 29, 2022

In another factor to add into the retail health landscape, Dollar General (DG) the 80-year old retailer known for selling low-priced fast-moving consumer goods in peoples’ neighborhoods appointed a healthcare advisory panel this week. So even older work-age patients are seeking the convenient communication channel of text in 2022.

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 8, 2024

The platform is designed to not only enhance the patient experience but also streamline administrative tasks and boost the overall efficiency of your practice. athenahealth communicator’s diverse features include a web-based portal, automated messaging, and online scheduling.

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Valant

JUNE 19, 2024

The concept of telemedicine dates back several decades, but recent advancements in digital communication hardware and software have revolutionized its implementation. Convenience: Patients can schedule appointments at their convenience, sometimes even during non-traditional hours.

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Minority Nurse

JUNE 22, 2022

The clinic will be an oasis to the community because there will be trained staff, knowledgeable regarding care services, resources, and specialized information who understand the patients better, and are able to facilitate a positive patient experience during their hospital contact and even in their homes.”.

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Health Populi

JUNE 6, 2021

Consumers’ satisfaction with both health plan websites and information and communication. Another 2 in 5 say they are leveraging the full capabilities of virtual care along the patient journey, as well as ensure security, privacy and compliance in their communication channels.

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ACI Medical & Dental School

AUGUST 8, 2024

Their responsibilities extend beyond assisting dentists during procedures; they also manage administrative tasks, patient care, and ensure the office complies with health regulations. This multifaceted role is vital for delivering high-quality dental care and creating a positive patient experience.

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MedVA

DECEMBER 7, 2023

With an influx of patients seeking last-minute appointments, increased administrative tasks, and the general chaos of the festive season, healthcare providers must find innovative solutions to manage the holiday rush efficiently. Streamlined communication improves patient satisfaction and reduces the stress on front desk staff.

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CollaborateMD

JUNE 18, 2024

Engaged patients participate in their care by working collaboratively with providers to make informed decisions about their treatment. Engaged patients experience better health outcomes, driven by several factors: Engaged patients understand the reasoning behind their treatment, motivating them to continue.

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Relias

JANUARY 30, 2024

Improving patient experience scores is a goal for many healthcare organizations — and for good reason. Patient experience is directly tied to patient retention, reimbursement, and in many cases, better patient outcomes. Does patient satisfaction equal better health outcomes?

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