Patient Experience

Accountable care organization patients reported greater satisfaction with some aspects of their care after one year in the program, according to a study published this week in The New England Journal of Medicine.

Halloween will come and go, but three problems in healthcare today will likely persist for longer than anyone in their right mind would like. 1. Ebola.  Ebola is harrowing at its most basic pathological level, with severe symptoms, a high…

Following the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act's provision allowing young Americans to remain on their parents' insurance plans, more young adults are seeking preventative screenings, potentially preventing more serious future health problems, according to a study from JAMA Pediatrics.

Learn how a leading acute hospital located in the midwest took dramatic steps beyond the “volume to value” shift by reigning in test utilization. This case study outlines the steps taken by St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital In order to…

Communication is undergoing a great technological shift, including healthcare communication. How does communication impact patient and provider satisfaction? And how can providers learn to optimize communication systems?

Patient portal engagement is a pillar of meaningful use stage 2 requirements.

As hospitals and health systems look to contain costs and improve the consumer experience, collecting patient payments in an efficient way continues to be an important are of focus. The following four stories were posted during the past few weeks…

For the second year in a row, Vocera has been named the KLAS Category Leader in wireless communication solutions.

IntelliCentrics has recognized five hospitals with its annual 5 Rings Award for their efforts in keeping hospital facilities, employees and patients secure.

For young patients, the hospital experience can be a frightening one. Mundelein, Ill.-based Medline has developed a new line of hospital gowns geared toward pediatric patients to help them feel more at ease.