When introducing a new patient flow management system like Axel Encounter, attention often turns to the most visible change: self check-in. And for good reason. It saves time and resources, eases the daily routine, and improves the patient experience. However, the full savings potential is much greater than just smoother check-in. When we analyzed one customer's current process step-by-step before implementing Encounter, one insight stood out: the greatest savings come from how and where professionals' time is used, and how data is utilized in daily operations.

At health centers and hospitals, the utilization rate of rooms and resources is often surprisingly low. Empty consultation rooms, underused equipment, and the constant juggling of schedules waste valuable resources. But what if all of this could be optimized to get more out of existing resources – without additional investments?

The vision and goal of Axel Health have long been to streamline and enhance the operations and planning of healthcare services. This goal took a significant leap forward in the summer of 2024 when we acquired the shares of Finnish company Unitary Healthcare Oy. But what does this mean in practice for healthcare professionals – both in Finland and Sweden?

Patient transfers refer to situations where a patient is moved from one healthcare unit to another, for example, from one hospital to another or to a long-term care facility. These transfers are an essential part of healthcare workflow, and their success significantly impacts patient safety and the quality of care. While patient transfers might seem straightforward – find an available location and arrange transportation – in practice, the process is often much more complicated and stressful. In this blog, we delve into the challenges that can arise during patient transfers and how Uoma makes them smoother and safer.

In the social and healthcare sector, personnel costs account for the largest expense, ranging from approximately 30-60% of the total costs, depending on the responsibility area. The shortage of frontline professionals, such as doctors, nurses, and therapists, poses challenges to improving cost efficiency. At the same time, automating administrative tasks offers significant cost-saving opportunities without increasing the workload of frontline staff.

As we explore cost-saving strategies in the healthcare sector, it's crucial to recognize the role of digital technology in revolutionizing patient care and operational efficiency. Digital transformation in healthcare is not only about cost reduction, it's also about improving patient experience and making healthcare operations more efficient and patient-centered.