Archive: Patient Experience

Your Billing Department Can Build, or Erode, Patient Trust

(Whether You Realize It Or Not) It’s no secret that a strong connection to purpose contributes to greater personal fulfillment. But let’s talk about how it translates into the patient experience. Because here's what I see all the time: Healthcare leaders ...

The Handoff Problem

What Happens When Your Bot Can't Solve the Problem   I typed "talk to a human." The chatbot said: "I don't understand your question." I tried "representative." The chatbot said: "I don't understand." I tried "none of the above." The chatbot ...

When AI Pretends to Be Human

I asked for a human. The system transferred me. Someone—or something—responded. And I still wasn't sure if I was talking to a person or a bot. Here's what I've gotten very suspicious of: When you get transferred and you know it's not ...

You Promised Human-Centered Care. I Got a Bot.

Healthcare and other organizations are increasing using automation, specifically AI automation, to expedite a wide range of processes and interactions. That can be a very good thing, for organizational efficiencies and for patient experiences. But these interactions don’t always work the ...

Is Your Mom Statistically Significant? No, But Does She Matter? YES.

Understanding patient experience and what influences decision-making is a strategic priority across the healthcare industry. But getting inside the heads of consumers can’t be achieved solely with surveys. Using qualitative research including ethnography or observational research is incredibly revealing. Our ...

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. ...

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