Ilari Laaksonen

Ilari Laaksonen

CEO, Axel Health

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Cut costs! 3 tips for cost savings in healthcare

Author Ilari Laaksonen Nov 1, 2023 4:15:53 PM

How can healthcare organizations cut costs without compromising patient care? The answer lies in administrative automation and resource optimization. Axel Encounter's self-service solutions and effective patient flow management enable significant savings in support functions, facility costs, and financing fees. Discover three practical tips on how digitalization turns expenses into savings. 

Topics: patient flow management self service Axel system healthcare resource planning digitalization in healthcare automation wellbeing services counties roi calculator
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Enhancing emergency operations through accurate reporting

Author Ilari Laaksonen Aug 31, 2023 10:26:45 AM

Accurate data is the foundation for operational management in emergency departments. When digital tools generate insights from every stage of the care path, resources can be allocated correctly and peak hours predicted based on facts. Reporting is not just retrospective; it is a tool to remove operational bottlenecks in real time. 

Topics: patient flow management Axel system patient experience treatment path digitalization in healthcare automation emergency unit reporting analytics Axel Encounter Axel Planner
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The role of automation in emergency departments post-triage

Author Ilari Laaksonen Jun 19, 2023 10:29:45 AM

After triage, the greatest challenge in the emergency department is managing the transition to the next stage of care. Digital tools automate the call-in process and communication during wait times, so professionals don't have to spend time searching for patients in waiting areas. This improves turnaround times and allows staff to focus on clinical work

Topics: self service Axel system mobile check-in patient experience treatment path self check-in self-service kiosk digitalization in healthcare automation self-service solution emergency unit triage Axel Encounter Axel Planner
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How automation can help emergency units improve efficiency and patient experience

Author Ilari Laaksonen Apr 24, 2023 3:20:40 PM

How can emergency unit visits be accelerated? Digital transformation in healthcare and automation provide the answer: they streamline patient flow, reduce manual work, and improve the patient experience by offering clear guidance from the entrance. Automation can reduce check-in times to an average of just 17 seconds, removing bottlenecks from critical care paths. 

Topics: self service Axel system mobile check-in patient experience treatment path self check-in self-service kiosk digitalization in healthcare automation self-service solution emergency unit Axel Encounter Axel Mobile Encounter Axel Planner self check-in kiosk mobile self check-in
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How can healthcare organizations make the best use of digital tools?

Author Ilari Laaksonen Feb 17, 2023 9:38:44 AM

Digitalization in healthcare is a key tool for wellbeing services counties to solve resource shortages and ensure smooth care delivery. It is not just about new systems, but about how digital tools support the daily work of professionals and improve the patient experience.  

Topics: patient flow management patient experience healthcare resource planning healthcare service production digitalization in healthcare lead time
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The ABC of optimization in healthcare service production – AI-driven planning

Author Ilari Laaksonen Oct 19, 2022 3:01:38 PM

How do AI and mathematical optimization solve healthcare resource shortages? This blog explores how Axel Planner leverages machine learning algorithms to move planning from spreadsheets to automation, improving capacity utilization.

Topics: patient flow management resource management optimization healthcare resource planning healthcare service production Axel Planner