Reykjavík, Iceland, is an unlikely place to discover best-in-class patient experience lessons. But the main airport has already established itself as a premier customer service facility. We’ll spotlight their success story shortly—along with a page or two you can use from their playbook. Stick with me on this, but first, here’s a bit of the […]
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How to Build the Doctor’s Office of the Future Today
There’s a dichotomy between the traditional paper-centric doctor’s office and the digital-centric life of patients.
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 […]
The Future of Healthcare Delivery and Patient Experience
A painful counter-current to a positive patient experience is the patient’s wait time. Nobody likes waiting. And the longer an individual waits for healthcare service, the more their level of satisfaction and positive patient experience erodes. Patients are waiting long before they get to the “waiting room.” On average it takes about three weeks to get […]
Patient Experience Improves Financial Performance
At least a few hospital administrators have quietly questioned how patient experience connects with financial performance. Skeptics say that experience is, at best it’s a “nice to have.” But for many executive leaders, the acid business test of a hospital facility is service line profitability. Part of the answer, of course, is where patent-reported experience […]
Hospital Parking Lot: Litmus Test for Family-Centered Care
[Guest Post by Dr. Paul Rosen] When I visit hospitals across the country, the first thing I like to check out is the parking lot. An informal assessment of the hospital parking lot is revealing. I like to see who has access to the premium parking spaces–those closest to the hospital. Is it the doctors […]
Every Hospital Should Have a Presidential Hotline
A colleague told us about his recent stop at a nearby Staples store for office supplies. One unique thing was attention getting. Taking a page from the retail giant, it would be easy for every hospital to have a “presidential hotline” to optimize feedback and the patient experience. Here’s the quick backstory. Our friend’s shopping experience […]
Healthcare Doesn’t Have to Hurt So Much
[Guest Post by Dr. Paul Rosen] Almost a decade ago I was in a crowded conference room of doctors. There was a heated conversation about what to do about a particular patient complaint. Parents were complaining that the doctors were not giving any numbing medicine or pain control before doing a spinal tap on their […]
Never on Thursday: Flow and wait times at the DMV vs. the ER
Guest Post by Paul Rosen, MD A couple of weeks ago, I received the dreaded letter from the Department of Motor Vehicles. Visions of long lines, sitting on hard plastic chairs, and hours of wasted time went through my mind. It was a reminder to go to the DMV to renew my soon-to-expire Delaware driver […]
- The Psychology of Waiting vs. Patient Experience Enemy Number One
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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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