How do you ensure that the benefits of patient flow management move from spreadsheets to daily operations? Digitalization can significantly reduce friction between patients and the care process, but achieving lasting savings depends on how well it is implemented in everyday work. This blog explores how quick wins, bold process redesign, and data-driven management ensure that your investment pays for itself within months.
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How to ensure patient flow savings deliver and keep growing
Author Ilari Laaksonen Aug 29, 2025 2:42:11 PM
Topics: patient flow management self service mobile check-in patient experience treatment path self check-in self-service kiosk digitalization in healthcare lead time payment automation self-service solution cost savings Axel Encounter Axel Mobile Encounter mobile self check-in
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Where do the biggest savings in patient flow management come from?
Author Ilari Laaksonen May 15, 2025 3:01:30 PM
Where do the most significant financial benefits of patient flow management actually come from? While self-check-in is the most visible change, the greatest savings potential lies in clinical work and eliminating wasted time. This blog analyzes how Axel Encounter cuts reception routines to 17 seconds, removes the "hidden workload" of clinical staff, and leverages data to optimize space efficiency and resource allocation.
Topics: patient flow management self service mobile check-in patient experience treatment path self check-in self-service kiosk digitalization in healthcare lead time payment automation self-service solution cost savings Axel Encounter Axel Mobile Encounter self check-in kiosk mobile self check-in
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Axel Health and Unitary Healthcare: A comprehensive solution for patient flow and transfer management
Author Ilari Laaksonen Dec 11, 2024 9:03:31 AM
How do Axel Health and Unitary Healthcare join forces to streamline healthcare? The integration of the Uoma solution into the Axel product suite has provided healthcare professionals in Finland and Sweden with a seamless chain from check-in to inter-unit patient transfers. Learn how our integrated solution removes information gaps and enhances patient safety across the entire care pathway.
Topics: patient flow management Axel system patient experience healthcare service production digitalization in healthcare patient transfers Uoma Axel Encounter
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The elephant in the room: How to save on healthcare staffing costs through automation?
Author Ilari Laaksonen Aug 27, 2024 10:00:49 AM
How can healthcare staffing costs be reduced without compromising the quality of care? Personnel expenses account for up to 60% of costs, but automating administrative routines offers a fast track to savings. This blog explores how Axel Health reduces administrative resource needs, shortens ROI to under a year, and returns professionals' time to patient care.
Topics: self service patient experience healthcare service production digitalization in healthcare automation self-service solution roi calculator cost savings Axel Encounter
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Digital door displays in healthcare: 4 ways to streamline outpatient operations and space utilization
Author Ilari Laaksonen Mar 6, 2024 1:51:29 PM
How do digital door displays enhance space utilization and patient guidance in medical centers and clinics? This blog explores how displays integrated with the Axel system eliminate manual signage, improve patient safety on wards, and help professionals find vacant rooms in seconds. Learn how smart room management transforms physical space into an efficient care environment.
Topics: patient flow management healthcare resource planning digitalization in healthcare door display Axel Encounter Axel Planner
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Why self-service payments make sense in healthcare
Author Ilari Laaksonen Feb 6, 2024 12:47:42 PM
Digital transformation in healthcare means providing practical tools that simplify the daily work of professionals. Self-service kiosks reduce check-in times to as little as 17 seconds, streamlining the patient journey from the moment they walk in. When a self-service kiosk also supports independent payments, you remove bottlenecks and allow staff to focus on high-value patient care rather than routine administration.
