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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. 

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3 minutes

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 healthcare resource planning digitalization in healthcare automation emergency unit reporting analytics Axel Encounter Axel Planner resource optimization resource planning
3 minutes

The role of automation in emergency departments post-triage

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

Healthcare digitalization plays a key role in solving the biggest challenge in emergency departments after triage: guiding patients smoothly to the next stage of care. Digital tools automate patient calling processes and waiting room communication, eliminating the need for staff to spend time searching for patients in lobbies and hallways. This improves patient throughput and gives healthcare professionals the peace of mind to focus on valuable clinical care 

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
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How to enhance patient experience in emergency care with automation

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

How can emergency unit visits be accelerated? Healthcare digitalization 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. 

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Enhancing patient experience with a self-service kiosk

Author Antti Tikkanen Mar 2, 2022 10:00:31 AM

What role does self-check-in play in a successful patient experience? A patient’s physical journey in the hospital often begins at a self-service kiosk. In this blog, we explore how accessibility, usability, and Finnish design excellence come together in Axel Encounter's self-service kiosks. Learn how a human-centric interface and hygienic hardware design ensure a smooth and secure visit for all patient groups. 

Topics: patient flow management self-service patient experience self check-in self-service kiosk patient path payment self-service solution Axel Encounter self check-in kiosk
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How to avoid pitfalls in healthcare digitalization projects

Author Ilari Laaksonen Nov 18, 2021 10:51:22 AM

Why do healthcare IT projects fail, and how can you ensure your project succeeds? Successful digitalization in healthcare requires clear goals and meticulous requirements engineering. In this blog, we share expert insights and our buyer's guide to help you avoid common mistakes, from procurement to implementation and change management. 

Topics: patient flow management digitalization in healthcare healthcare IT projects Axel Encounter