Patient Experience

Nurses have never been asked to more than they are now. We need them to be decision makers, adaptable, compassionate, and innovative – should focusing on patient satisfaction scores be added to the list of responsibilities?

 While YouTube videos explaining how to cook, change a tire or apply makeup have grown in popularity, experts are becoming increasingly concerned with medical how-to videos, like those evaluating symptoms of seasonal influenza.

The American healthcare system is facing unprecedented challenges today.

In a recent blog post from Abbott Nutrition, Lutein, a key nutrient compound that can be measured by looking in a child’s eyes, has long been linked to improved eye health.

Vaughn Bryant, PhD, is receiving treatment for leukemia at Houston-based MD Anderson, but that has not stopped him from teaching classes and conducting research for College Station-based Texas A&M University, according to the Houston Chronicle.

“Shoulda, woulda, coulda.” That’s among the most disheartening thoughts you can have when it comes to the health of a loved one or your own health decisions.

Two-thirds of consumers indicated the U.S. healthcare system does not effectively help those with chronic illnesses manage their conditions, according to a West report.

TeleHealth Services unveiled iCare Navigator, an interactive, artificial intelligence-powered patient engagement platform that includes a virtual health coach.

Live phone calls proved the superior method for reminding patients to complete and return at-home colon cancer screening tests compared to text messages and other reminder interventions, according to a study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.  

In a recent press release from True Health in FRISCO, Texas, Oct. 11, 2017 – True Health, a leader in integrated diagnostics and healthcare services, has amplified its effort during National Breast Cancer Awareness month to educate doctors and patients about…