Patient Experience Week It is April 25-29, 2022. Equivalentan innovator in patient engagement technology, this time honors countless healthcare professionals who work every day to improve the patient experience.
Inspired by Beryl Institute, the event provides a focused time for organizations to recognize patient experience achievements while honoring the people who impact the patient experience every day. “From nurses and physicians, to support staff and administrative professionals, to patients, families and the communities they serve, the Institute hopes to bring together healthcare organizations around the world to celebrate PX Week,” the organization’s website states.
“Equiva is excited to support our customers in advancing their patient experience programs and innovations,” said Diana Crai, Equiva’s Director of Strategic Deployments. “We are especially humbled when we hear real-life stories about how our technology has improved the care experience for patients, their loved ones, and care team members.”
According to Crai, Equiva’s healthy relationship management solutions have tens of thousands of interactions every day and have touched millions of lives in more than 800 customer deployments across the country. Healthcare organizations use Equiva’s solutions to deliver targeted educational materials and wellness resources to inpatients, outpatients, and individuals at home through devices such as bedside tablets, mobile apps, digital signage, kiosks, and more, she said. .
By supporting Patient Experience Week, healthcare organizations can thank employees and encourage continued efforts on behalf of patients.Provide a list of resources to help entities plan Patient Experience Week events here.
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Platform MD, a healthcare startup that uses telemedicine to provide care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including those with autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy, has secured new funding from Martin Ventures, which joins former In collaboration with Director Adam Boehler. Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation. The goal is to keep high-risk/high-cost populations out of emergency rooms and hospitals, while reducing costs and improving health outcomes.
“Last year, StationMD physicians conducted nearly 25,000 virtual consultations and resolved a patient’s medical issue 93 percent of the time, avoiding the need for a trip to the emergency room or urgent care,” said StationMD co-founder Dr. Maulik Trivedi. “We’ve always found that our specialist telehealth services provide people with [intellectual and developmental disabilities] Better care is available for a fraction of the cost of a trip to the emergency room. “
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A new telehealth bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would enable employers to offer employees separate telehealth plans, just as they currently offer separate dental, vision and health insurance.called Worker Telehealth Benefit Expansion Act, it will also amend HIPAA and the Affordable Care Act so that all employers can benefit. (hat tip his talk)
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