Archive: Patient Experience

That Chatbot Couldn’t Care Less About You!

AI spotlights the need for human connection  You may or may not realize it but many of the conversations you have with the companies and brands you’re a customer or client of aren’t taking place with people—they’re taking place with bots, ...

Acts of Kindness—When They Matter Most

Compassion is the Foundation of Human-Centered Care This past week has been one of the most taxing in my life. Losing our home to a fire that destroyed everything has been devastating but, as with any tragedy, there are blessings. In the ...

Never Forget: They Don’t Know What You Know.

My friend “Terry” recently shared a story with me that is a great reminder that what may be a common experience for healthcare professionals can be terrifying to the patient. Terry said that her brother had an uncontrollable nose bleed. ...

The ROI of Patient Experience Initiatives

Many hospitals and healthcare systems may be not-for-profit, but that doesn’t mean they don’t want a healthy bottom line. Healthcare organizations are laser-focused on return on investment (ROI) these days as they deal with increasing competition, increasing patient demands, and ...

Are Your Standards Expectations, or Merely Suggestions?

Literally all of the healthcare systems we work with have policies to protect the safety and wellbeing of patients and employees. Things like consistent hand washing when entering and leaving a patient room are non-negotiable expectations. By putting them in ...

Balancing Technology and the Patient Experience

There are certain industries where technology will never entirely replace the human element and person-to-person interactions. The healthcare industry is one such example. While technology has proven to be an important aid in many ways, there is just no replacement ...

Unique – But Not Really

I recently heard a fascinating statistic. According to research from NRC Health, when people feel they are treated as unique, they are 312% more likely to rate your organization as excellent. The question then is, how do we make every patient feel ...

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