In any given week I lose track of the number of service feedback requests that come to me. There are many different forms and formats…but it’s troubling that the nation’s health care delivery enterprise seems less consumer-focused than most everyone. You might want to pass this article around to everyone in the office. These are […]
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You Had Me at Hello: Winning with the First Word in Patient Experience
?” This little adventure began when a prospective new patient called a doctor’s office for a first appointment. And “rather than saying something pleasant, like Hello, the first word out of the receptionist’s mouth was ‘Insurance?’” The rudeness of her tone continued: “’IN! SUR! ANCE!’ She bit off each part of the word…she wanted to […]
Patient Experience Starts with Your People Strategy
Have you ever walked into a store, business or medical practice and felt immediately at ease, welcomed and comfortable? When you feel a sense of tension or discomfort it is almost palpable. But when you experience positive feelings, it’s easily overlooked. Ensuring a warm and welcoming tone for your patients can be challenging for various […]
Unlocking H2H: The Key to Everything in Patient Experience
There is a temptation for healthcare professionals to be drawn to the “big picture.” Communicators want to reach a large audience. Administrators are concerned about a facility’s daily population and the percentage beds occupied. Marketing minds consider wide service territories. And advertising plans want to know the reach and frequency. There’s nothing wrong with big picture […]
Studies: Patient Experience Drives Selection, Adherence, Compliance, Outcomes
Respected studies document patient experience and satisfaction as important, sometimes primary, factors in the healthcare delivery continuum.
What Happens When a Patient Experience Researcher Becomes the Patient?
What happens when a patient experience expert becomes the patient herself? We recently interviewed Brooke Billingsley, CEO of Perception Strategies, to find out. Not only is Brooke a respected researcher, she is also currently undergoing treatment for Stage II breast cancer. During her interview she gives her perspective of the state of patient experience in […]
Apology: The Power of “I’m Sorry” in Patient Satisfaction (and Avoiding Litigation)
Most fairy tales begin with “once upon a time.” There is a fairy tale in the healthcare profession: once upon a time the initials “M.D.” indicated status, trust, and perfection. Most physicians today realize that elevated status, abundance of knowledge, infallibility, and blind trust by our patients are long gone and are the stuff of […]
9 Ways to Improve Doctor to Patient Social Interactions
As research begins to quantify the positive effects of empathy on patient experience—from compliance with physician’s orders and reduction in errors and malpractice suits to patient outcome—medical schools are reacting and looking for ways to integrate empathy and social skills training into their curriculums. Psychologist Mohammadreza Hojat studies physician training at Jefferson Medical College-Thomas Jefferson […]
Annoying Habits That Drive Patients Crazy
Morning grumpiness? Checking email three times during dinner? You probably know which of your habits drive your spouse, your kids and even your friends crazy. And maybe your office staff wishes you’d work on your wardrobe selection or interpersonal skills. How about your interaction with patients? Patient satisfaction is influenced by interaction “intangibles” such as […]
Maslow’s Hierarchy and Five Touch Points That Improve Patient Experience
The need for patients to feel good about their healthcare providers and their experience isn’t just a matter of proper manners in the office. In fact, patient satisfaction has its roots in a number of developmental psychology studies. Perhaps the best known is psychologist Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Generally, Maslow provided an outline of […]
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Coach Lou Holtz, the Importance of a Timely Note, and Patient Satisfaction
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Patient Experience Success Story: “Before It Was Cool”
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Leadership: The Multi-Faceted Challenges and Rewards of Patient Experience
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Hospital or Hotel? How Amenities Influence Facility Selection and Patient Satisfaction
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Patient Loyalty: Why People Buy Emotions, Not Things
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4 Patient Experience Touchpoints: Doing the Right Thing
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Become Best in Class in Patient Experience: Service Lessons from Iceland
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4 Smart Strategies That Deliver Stronger Patient Experience
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Turning the Battleship and Building a Better Healthcare Experience
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