Clinicians were less likely to report role misidentification while wearing role-identifier badges, a new study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings found. 

Despite 93 percent of patients reporting satisfaction with the service and expertise provided at rural health providers, price transparency and wait times created difficulties for some patients.

A mom wakes up in the morning to find out that her young son feels sick. She takes his temperature and pulse on her smart watch, which is connected to her health system’s patient app on her smartphone. Sure enough, he has a high fever and his heart rate is elevated. The app, connected with her son’s patient records, runs through his medical information and advises her to take him to the doctor.

Becker's has compiled a list of the best hospitals for patient experience in each state using the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores from CMS.

Becker's has compiled a list of the best hospitals for patient experience in Oregon using the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores from CMS.

Becker's has compiled a list of the best hospitals for patient experience in Oklahoma using the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores from CMS.

Becker's has compiled a list of the best hospitals for patient experience in the Eastern U.S. using the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores from CMS.

Becker's has compiled a list of the best hospitals for patient experience in Ohio using the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores from CMS.

Community Health Systems has the best reputation among its patients of the 25 largest health systems in the U.S., according to a report released March 16 by brand management firm Reputation.

Although digital health apps and technologies abound, they do not necessarily make the patient, provider or caregiver journeys less complicated, more efficient or more enjoyable.

Becker's has compiled a list of the best hospitals for patient experience in New York using the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores from CMS.

Becker's has compiled a list of the best hospitals for patient experience in the Western U.S. using the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores from CMS.

Becker's has compiled a list of the best hospitals for patient experience in Nevada using the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores from CMS.

Becker's has compiled a list of the best hospitals for patient experience in New Mexico using the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores from CMS.

Becker's has compiled a list of the best hospitals for patient experience in New Jersey using the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores from CMS.

As I have written about over the last few months, many healthcare organizations including my own, are redefining our approaches to assessing and improving patient experience. This reevaluation of our approach stems from several factors.  

Becker's has compiled a list of the best hospitals for patient experience in the South using the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores from CMS.

Becker's has compiled a list of the best hospitals for patient experience in New Hampshire using the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores from CMS.

Today, patients’ out-of-pocket financial responsibility for their care determines a larger percentage of provider revenue than ever before. And between rising healthcare costs and evolving consumer preferences, provider organizations are challenged to find new ways to maximize their profitability.