STUDY: Researchers at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine published findings about effective and efficient methods that excellent physicians use to get to know patients as individuals, and improve patient-centered care.
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How Excellent Physicians Break the Ice for Better Patient-Centered Care
By Lonnie Hirsch on October 30, 2012 in Culture, Doctor Interactions, Patient-Centered Care, Patients
Medicare Star Ratings: Consumers Ignore But Industry Debates
Healthcare reform and a shift to pay-for-performance are certain for 2013, but the substance and impact of this shift is still under discussion.
Patient Experience Success Story: “Before It Was Cool”
Now that Medicare reimbursements will rise and fall based upon patient satisfaction scores, a lot of hospitals are scrambling to improve the way they interact with patients. Of course, changing a hospital’s culture takes time, and push back from doctors and staff can sometimes be intense. Our client, Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, has won […]
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- The Psychology of Waiting vs. Patient Experience Enemy Number One December 18, 2012
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- Patient Experience Success Story: “Before It Was Cool” September 16, 2012
- Leadership: The Multi-Faceted Challenges and Rewards of Patient Experience May 11, 2012
- Hospital or Hotel? How Amenities Influence Facility Selection and Patient Satisfaction September 12, 2012
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- 4 Patient Experience Touchpoints: Doing the Right Thing December 6, 2017
- Become Best in Class in Patient Experience: Service Lessons from Iceland November 13, 2017
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- Turning the Battleship and Building a Better Healthcare Experience October 10, 2017
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