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Inpatient telemedicine improves care and patient satisfaction at Howard University Hospital

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Without access to their loved ones, patients felt alone and isolated. To solve this challenge and improve patient satisfaction the hospital purchased hospital-grade washable tablets for patients to communicate when in isolation rooms or when the hospital is closed to visitors. Patients were surveyed by Press Ganey.

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Protect revenues, enhance patient satisfaction and improve access to care with revenue cycle management

Healthcare Dive

Amidst rising inflation, workforce shortages and sharp fluctuations in the demand for high-margin elective procedures, today’s healthcare organizations are facing financial pressures that are nearly unprecedented in scope.

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Hospital at home program helps Island Health boost patient satisfaction

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Healthcare IT News sat down with Spina to glean his insights on the Hospital at Home program in a preview of his upcoming HIMSS22 educational session , "A Hospital at Home Program Raised Patient Satisfaction." What are a couple of the potential benefits that a hospital at home program can provide for patients and providers?

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The importance of shared decision-making and informed choice in healthcare

Healthcare Dive

Proper shared decision-making and informed choice drive quality and patient satisfaction.

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Ambulatory surgery center's virtual care platform helps boost productivity and patient satisfaction

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

On another front, there is patient-reported outcomes data. As a high-touch ambulatory surgery center, it already had very high patient satisfaction scores before it implemented the platform because it concentrated on making the patient experience as seamless as possible, Lovewell said.

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HIMSSCast: Toward a more human-centered approach to hospital stays

Healthcare It News

As crisis mode ends, hospitals renew focus on the patient experience. Cedars Sinai's real-time ER feedback platform helps improve patient satisfaction. Tech is poised to transform the pharmacy experience for patients. How telehealth can help inpatient care, and what a hybrid future looks like.

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The Connection Between Patient Satisfaction and Healthcare Finance

HIT Consultant

Ron Jones, Directors of Operations, Revenue Enterprises Understanding patient satisfaction scores is not just about numbers. From reimbursement rates to patient retention to physician referrals, what we learn about the patient experience is a powerful tool in our hands. Here are three key areas to scrutinize.