A patient's satisfaction level has the power to dramatically affect any healthcare organization. Satisfied patients more likely recommend a practice to others, which contributes to growth and fosters confidence in providers, promoting a positive doctor-patient…
When patients actively participate in their own healthcare journey, it makes their experience in a clinic setting more impactful. They have the power to take control of their health, feeling involved, informed, and confident in…
Communication is important in any industry, but effective communication in a healthcare organization is a necessity. From clear instructions for visits to educating patients about their conditions, providers need a good game plan for communicating…
In order to improve patient outcomes, a large number of factors come into play. It’s a complex balancing act between finding the right medications, treatments, and courses of action to not only allow the patient…
A great deal of time and education goes into understanding complex medical terminology and concepts. Because of this, it’s no surprise that individuals without a formal education in medicine would have a less-than-optimal understanding of…
Patients are at the core of what keeps the healthcare industry alive. This concept may seem like a given, but oftentimes, patients aren’t given the attention they deserve — especially considering how they are what keeps…
Since 2020, more patients have been seen via telemedicine than ever before. According to Harvard Business Review, 69% of patients were seen via telemedicine in April 2020. While these numbers have tapered off now that…
Many aspects of a patient’s life affect their overall health. Because of this, screening for social determinants of health (SDOH) is a key way to learn that information. Changing the perspective to patient factors like…
When it comes to the doctor-patient relationship, effective communication is vital. The National Library of Medicine concluded that there is “impressive evidence supporting positive associations between physician communication behaviors and positive patient outcomes.” More outlets…
According to a study done by the International Council of Nurses, the world could be short 13 million nurses by 2030. What’s the reason for this grim prediction? While COVID-19 is certainly a factor —…