Top Practices

MARCH 21, 2024

Encourage your staff to lead with empathy, to listen intently to patients' concerns, and to approach each encounter with kindness. Prioritize Communication Clear and open communication is vital in all aspects of healthcare and our offices are no exception. It requires intention, dedication, and a commitment to excellence.

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Communication Patient Experience Collaboration Medication 98

Performance Health

AUGUST 12, 2024

Improving communication in healthcare between patients and providers is essential for delivering quality healthcare. Establishing a strong communication link builds trust, understanding, and a collaborative atmosphere. Read on to learn five strategies to enhance patient-provider communication in healthcare settings.

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Communication Collaboration Patient Satisfaction Patient Experience 98

Scrubs

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

“Communication tools such as secure chat and wearable two-way communication devices were also leveraged to enhance live correspondence between the virtual and bedside team.” . “The team developed specific roles and responsibilities for the bedside nurse, virtual nurse, and ancillary staff,” he continued.

Patient Experience 261

Patient Experience Communication Collaboration Patient Care 261

Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

I’ve recently had the opportunity to spend a great deal of time as a patient, and from my perspective, the patient experience is often sadly lacking. It’s never fun to be a patient, and being left in the timeless dark — hungry, bored, thirsty, and without information — can be an awful moment in time.

Patient Experience 52

Patient Experience Discharges Physical Exams Hospital 52

Electronic Health Reporter

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The article Hospital Room TVs Have Become Interactive Portals To A Better Patient Experience appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. Sometimes, big changes in how we work and live are driven by technology. Think smartphones, for example. At other times, social change […].

Patient Experience 91

Patient Experience Hospital Communication 91

Electronic Health Reporter

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

The article Patients Want To Wait Less for Doctors, Better Communication Makes That Possible appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. When waits are long, consumers are disappointed – or worse. But like it or not, consumers know waiting is probable in […].

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Communication Customer Service Patient Experience 107

Health Populi

OCTOBER 30, 2023

T he 2023 BDO Clinician Experience Survey “takes on” clinician burnout, connecting the strategic dots between the clinician experience and the patient experience. Clinicians’ feeling burnout is the top morale challenge facing U.S.

Patient Experience 87

Patient Experience Communication Medication 87

Health Populi

JUNE 4, 2024

Once that appointment is made, patients are looking for ease-of-use in their personal health care “operating systems” — above all, ease of navigation of and with the health care provider, with good experiences from the front desk and administrative staff to clinical encounters.

Patient Experience 71

Patient Experience Customer Service Appointments Insurance 71

Walker Info - Patient Experience

JANUARY 20, 2025

Each a small but powerful gesture to ease the patients fear and transform the interaction into one of care and connection. This is patient experience. Hospitals with higher patient experience scores report a 161% better net margin than competitors with low scores. [1] Patient experience influences provider loyalty.

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Patient Experience Patient Satisfaction Hospital Follow-Up 52

Northwest Suburban College

MARCH 8, 2024

Dental Assistants not only assist dental professionals with essential clinical tasks, but they also act as advocates for their patients, ensuring a comfortable, informative, and positive oral healthcare experience at every stage.

Patient Experience 52

Patient Experience Patient Education Communication Patient Satisfaction 52

Walker Info - Patient Experience

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Patient experience is more than feeling good about feeling good. In fact, more than 70% of patients would switch healthcare providers to improve their experience. Improving patient experience scores through value-based care should be at the top of every health system’s to-do list.

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Patient Experience Patient Satisfaction Appointments Scheduling 52

Scrubs

MAY 11, 2023

.” – Jaime Contreras , Riverside Community College “As a nurse I will have many responsibilities, but I need to take time to build relationships with patients, communicate effectively, and learn how I can best treat the person based on their personal needs and values.

Critical Thinking 246

Critical Thinking Communication Patient Experience Patient Care 246

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?

Patient Experience 52

Patient Experience Patient Satisfaction Patient Centered Care Hospital 52

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.

Patient Experience 52

Patient Experience Communication Vital Signs Collaboration 52

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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Communication Patient Experience Scheduling Appointments 125

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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Medical Assistant Patient Experience Medication Continuing Education 52

Relias

APRIL 22, 2022

As the COVID-19 pandemic takes new twists and turns, healthcare providers trying to optimize the patient experience continue to face many challenges. But the relationship between provider and patient continues be a healing factor. The Future of Patient Experience.

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Patient Experience Communication Hospital Patient Care 52

Guideway Care

JANUARY 14, 2025

The BPCI initiative transforms healthcare by improving patient experiences and cutting costs. By moving from volume-based to value-based care, BPCI enhances provider coordination and treatment efficiency, which is crucial in understanding how BPCI enhances patient experience and lowers costs.

Patient Experience 52

Patient Experience Acute Care Discharges Collaboration 52

Scrubs

MARCH 21, 2023

He added that medical payers now require so much documentation related to patients that “it’s almost an arms race.” The AI is sold under the name Dragon Ambient Experience or DAX. Hemphill said it does more than just transcribe human speech. “It You could miss critical information.”

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Hospital Follow-Up Appointments Documentation 264

Northwest Suburban College

JULY 5, 2024

Communication is at the heart of healthcare, where excellent patient outcomes rely on effective interaction between healthcare professionals and their patients. Medical Assistants are crucial in bridging the communication gap and fostering meaningful connections in healthcare environments.

Medical Assistant 59

Medical Assistant Communication Medication Teamwork 59

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.

Medication 98

Medication Patient Satisfaction Communication Insurance 98

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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Patient Satisfaction Follow-Up Listening Skills Communication 130

Walker Info - Patient Experience

JULY 7, 2022

Good communication is essential to executing a successful customer experience (CX) program. In fact, a comprehensive communications plan, developed well before your first survey is ever deployed, can propel your CX program from “just OK” to a level that enables you to motivate change, accelerate action, and achieve desired results.

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Communication Best Practices 52

Northwest Suburban College

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

High-quality communication skills are indispensable for healthcare professionals, particularly those in the positions of Dental Assistants, Medical Assistants, and Pharmacy Technicians. These professionals act as a vital link between patients and other healthcare providers, ensuring collaboration and coordination of care.

Communication 52

Communication Medication Medical Assistant Collaboration 52

Performance Health

JULY 15, 2024

Safety incident reporting software is instrumental in promoting effective communication and rapid response times to maintain patient safety and care quality in healthcare settings.

Communication 52

Communication Patient Safety Patient Experience 52

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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Communication Patient Representative Patient Satisfaction Follow-Up 172

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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HIPAA Communication Billing Appointments 98

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.

Communication 52

Communication Triage Appointments Patient Care 52

Minority Nurse

JULY 15, 2024

Communication and collaboration are central to healthcare , and there are many tools for improving teamwork among medical facility staff members. These competencies, in turn, impact patient safety, patient experience, the health and well-being of the workforce, and even cost-effectiveness.”

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Medication Teamwork Communication Collaboration 105

Health Prime

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Conversely, constructive criticism or concerns voiced by patients shed light on areas where improvements may be needed, whether in communication, wait times, facility cleanliness, or other aspects of the patient’s experience. Learn more about our services or contact us at sales@hpiinc.com.

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Patient Centered Care Communication Patient Experience Medication 98

Northwest Career College

JUNE 18, 2024

Proper techniques aimed at reducing patient discomfort, such as the use of a warm compress to make veins more accessible and distraction techniques, can effectively mitigate this aspect of patient anxiety. More so, clear communication on the expectations of such procedures may remove the halo of fear.

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Communication Patient Satisfaction Diagnostics Best Practices 40

MedicalGPS

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

So, what do your patients experience when they arrive at your practice? When you look a person in the eye, you communicate confidence and belief in your message. Failing to make eye contact, makes you look less believable, and less confident and reduces the likelihood the patient is listening. Use Personal Details.

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Customer Service Communication Patient Experience Huddles/Rounds 95

DrChrono

MAY 14, 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.

Communication 40

Communication Patient Experience 40

Health Populi

AUGUST 25, 2020

Most older patients who had a telehealth visit perceived the quality of an office visit was higher (56%) and offered better communication opportunity with the clinician (54%). Among these visits, 76% were with a primary care provider, 32% with a specialty care provider, and 18% with a mental health provider, the study found.

Follow-Up 171

Follow-Up Physical Exams Communication Hospital 171

Scrubs

MAY 10, 2023

.” – Jaime Contreras , Riverside Community College “As a nurse I will have many responsibilities, but I need to take time to build relationships with patients, communicate effectively, and learn how I can best treat the person based on their personal needs and values.

Critical Thinking 130

Critical Thinking Communication Patient Experience Patient Care 130

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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Patient Satisfaction Patient Experience Discharges Outpatient Care 52

DrChrono

MAY 22, 2024

In this article, we’ll discuss how to improve the patient financial experience. First, we’ll look at the impact of patient experience in the healthcare industry. Then, we’ll explore how poor billing practices can affect patients.

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Billing Communication Patient Experience 40