Engaging Patients

Text-based communication with patients may improve patient satisfaction and improve operational performance. #patientengagement #patientexperience  okt.to/OKGsRm

New CMS discharge planning rule puts the focus on informed patient choice. #patientexperience #patientsatisfaction  okt.to/jB5VJO

Clinician empathy tied to better relationships with patients, patient adherence to treatment and overall outcomes. However, teaching empathy and compassion can be a challenge. #patientengagement #patientexperience #patientsatisfaction  okt.to/AZNGuS

Simple patient portals of a decade ago are not enough to boost patient engagement with today’s population, KLAS report says. #healthcaretech  okt.to/gPRvhi

More than 25% of Americans are delaying care for serious medical care a 6% increase from last year, new Gallup poll says. #patientengagement  okt.to/MIGCS0

5 million VA patients have portal access making it easier to receive care, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs. #patientexperience okt.to/OPaWo3

Our friend, @lindakkenney, has survived two medical errors. She has spent her life since the first error (20 years ago) working to ensure that patients & providers are supported. Here's her advice for how to handle a #medicalerror. #patientengagement  okt.to/PSJRda

Patients want a streamlined, digitally-mature scheduling experience new survey reports. #patientexperience #patientengagement  okt.to/l78aMB

Playing the role of a patient searching online for care may help you improve patient experience. #patientengagement #patientexperience #HealthcareTechnology #HealthcareTechnology  okt.to/FPI19Y

Waiting room survival kits help educate patients, improve engagement and experience. #patientengagement #patientexperience  okt.to/Dfm9N1

Racial disparities delay care for underserved patient populations by up to two months in some cases. #patientengagement #patientaccess  okt.to/EOS9Vm

How healthcare organizations are leveraging population health to improve care, boost engagement. #patientengagement #populationhealth  okt.to/ys5znk

Four ways market segmentation can make a significant impact on how patients are engaged. #patientengagement #healthcaremarketing  okt.to/lLuVXp

Want to know what’s on the horizon for healthcare tech? Check out these five trends from CHIME’s Fall CIO Forum. #patientengagement #HealthcareTechnology #HealthcareTechnology  okt.to/BWzDA8

Pharmacists often are on the front lines of preventing illness. Here are some tips for encouraging vaccinations when speaking with patients. #patientengagement #Pharmacy  okt.to/c8Msk0

Neighborhoods are key social determinants of health, particularly in pediatrics. #patientengagement #pediatrics  okt.to/uckDyZ

Nurse-led education programs are improving care and patient experience for older adults, says a new study in The Gerontologist. okt.to/qgFklJ

Patients may have access to their health data but few are using it in any meaningful way, according to a new study published in Health Affairs. The study points to the need to do more to encourage patient engagement. okt.to/kaRAv5

Check out a new kind of patient engagement champion in our latest post. #patientengagement #patientexperience okt.to/EJVNj8

Anticipate needs and go above and beyond for patients: Two keys to success for engaging patients and families. #patientengagement #patientexperience #patientloyalty  okt.to/Gf6npc