--- title: Blog | Axel Health | patient flow management (3) description: patient flow management | Read expert perspectives on leveraging digital solutions and optimizing healthcare operations. (3) --- [![Axel Health](https://www.axelhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo/Vere_AxelHealth_www_logo.png?width=139&height=100&name=Vere_AxelHealth_www_logo.png) ![Axel Health](https://www.axelhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo/Vere_AxelHealth_www_logo.png?width=139&height=100&name=Vere_AxelHealth_www_logo.png) ](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/?hsLang=en) [ Contact us ](https://cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com/web-interactives/public/v1/track/click?encryptedPayload=AVxigLLnsi5fLGZR4S8M%2BNxgJQeA3VgHjqONtTnBXonenCFUVglDGCYa77eJHRMvCz83YMPHBD5E9pHxDhBIW7Nopm1oMGve2uYMukTV7blOA%2B96Zjd30h9lKwnpGHuFlhA%2BlSlxW3A9nrwHeia%2FWYn6sX9TQ5DIG10WTbx%2BQm7qOyaVZeRDhujHFE7nbuM%3D&portalId=6961592) ###### 3 minutes ## [Benefits of patient flow management: Calculate your ROI](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/benefits-of-patient-flow-management-in-numbers-part-three) Author [Ilari Laaksonen](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/author/ilari-laaksonen) May 4, 2021 9:47:49 AM [![](https://www.axelhealth.com/hubfs/itsepalvelupaate-some.jpg) ](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/benefits-of-patient-flow-management-in-numbers-part-three) How do you calculate the payback period for healthcare digitalization? In the final part of our blog series,  we introduce the Axel Encounter ROI calculator, developed based on hundreds of customer projects and over 40 variables. This calculator provides a fast and reliable estimate of your return on investment. It considers your unit's size, visit volumes, and no-show rates, estimating how quickly self-service solutions and automated patient flow management pay for themselves in saved working hours and euros. We have recently updated the calculator so you can get an even more accurate estimate of your savings potential with minimal effort. ###### Topics: [patient flow management](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/patient-flow-management) [self-service](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/self-service) [mobile check-in](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/mobile-check-in) [self check-in](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/self-check-in) [self-service kiosk](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/self-service-kiosk) [digitalization in healthcare](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/digitalization-in-healthcare) [payment](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/payment) [self-service solution](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/self-service-solution) [roi calculator](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/roi-calculator) [cost savings](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/cost-savings) [Axel Encounter](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/axel-encounter) [self check-in kiosk](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/self-check-in-kiosk) [mobile self check-in](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/mobile-self-check-in) ###### 3 minutes ## [Safe patient visits and waiting experience](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/safe-patient-visits-and-waiting-experience) Author [Ilari Laaksonen](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/author/ilari-laaksonen) Mar 3, 2021 12:08:21 PM [![](https://www.axelhealth.com/hubfs/Simo_mobiili.jpg) ](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/safe-patient-visits-and-waiting-experience) How can we make healthcare waiting areas safer and more pleasant? Traditional, crowded waiting rooms pose a challenge for both infection control and the overall patient experience. In this blog, we explore how mobile solutions and remote waiting enable safer visits and more efficient patient flow management by making waiting independent of a specific physical location.  ###### Topics: [patient flow management](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/patient-flow-management) [mobile check-in](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/mobile-check-in) [digitalization in healthcare](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/digitalization-in-healthcare) [remote appointments](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/remote-appointments) [Axel Encounter](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/axel-encounter) [Axel Mobile Encounter](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/axel-mobile-encounter) ###### 3 minutes ## [Positive patient experience: 4 ways to improve quality of care](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/the-key-elements-of-a-positive-patient-experience) Author [Ilari Laaksonen](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/author/ilari-laaksonen) Jan 25, 2021 1:29:35 PM [![](https://www.axelhealth.com/hubfs/Merja_ovella1-1.jpg) ](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/the-key-elements-of-a-positive-patient-experience) How can patient experience be measured and improved through data? Patient experience is a strategic tool for developing care processes and resource planning. In this blog, we examine four critical factors – transparency, empathy, professionalism, and expectation management – that define the quality of care.  ###### Topics: [patient flow management](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/patient-flow-management) [self-service](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/self-service) [patient experience](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/patient-experience) [healthcare resource planning](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/healthcare-resource-planning) [healthcare service production](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/healthcare-service-production) [digitalization in healthcare](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/digitalization-in-healthcare) [patient path](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/patient-path) [Axel Encounter](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/axel-encounter) [Axel Planner](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/axel-planner) [resource planning](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/resource-planning) ###### 6 minutes ## [Benefits of patient flow managemen: Eliminate waste in clinical work](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/benefits-of-patient-flow-management-in-numbers-part-two) Author [Ilari Laaksonen](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/author/ilari-laaksonen) Oct 23, 2020 9:01:01 AM [![](https://www.axelhealth.com/hubfs/hoitaja_tyossaan.jpg) ](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/benefits-of-patient-flow-management-in-numbers-part-two) How does efficient patient flow management eliminate invisible waste in clinical work? In part two, we calculate how real-time visibility of patient location saves healthcare professionals' time. By minimizing gaps caused by no-shows and delays, efficient patient flow management can increase throughput by 10% and deliver annual savings of over €100,000.  ###### Topics: [patient flow management](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/patient-flow-management) [self-service](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/self-service) [self check-in](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/self-check-in) [lead time](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/lead-time) [self-service solution](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/self-service-solution) [cost savings](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/cost-savings) [Axel Encounter](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/axel-encounter) ###### 3 minutes ## [Benefits of patient flow management: Reduce routine tasks](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/benefits-of-patient-flow-management-in-numbers-part-one) Author [Ilari Laaksonen](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/author/ilari-laaksonen) Sep 28, 2020 8:41:46 AM [![](https://www.axelhealth.com/hubfs/Blogi/Akseli-kioski-jouko_hubbari.jpg) ](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/benefits-of-patient-flow-management-in-numbers-part-one) How does effective patient flow management translate into cost savings? The first part focuses on staff cost reductions: automated self-check-in and digital guidance reduce routine work by several hours daily. This frees up resources for clinical care and improves staff wellbeing by eliminating administrative bottlenecks and waiting room congestion.  ###### Topics: [patient flow management](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/patient-flow-management) [self-service](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/self-service) [mobile check-in](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/mobile-check-in) [patient experience](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/patient-experience) [self check-in](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/self-check-in) [self-service kiosk](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/self-service-kiosk) [healthcare resource planning](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/healthcare-resource-planning) [lead time](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/lead-time) [self-service solution](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/self-service-solution) [cost savings](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/cost-savings) [Axel Encounter](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/axel-encounter) [Axel Mobile Encounter](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/axel-mobile-encounter) [self check-in kiosk](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/self-check-in-kiosk) [mobile self check-in](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/mobile-self-check-in) ###### 5 minutes ## [Benefits of automation: From room planning to patient flow management](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/10-methods-to-enhance-treatment-experience-with-automation) Author [Ilari Laaksonen](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/author/ilari-laaksonen) Jul 12, 2020 8:58:12 AM [![](https://www.axelhealth.com/hubfs/Kuvat/lastensairaala-case-aula.jpg) ](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/10-methods-to-enhance-treatment-experience-with-automation) How can automation save up to 90% of check-in processing time? The core of healthcare digitalization is reducing repetitive tasks so professionals can focus on care instead of bureaucracy. In this article, we list 10 key methods – from self-service kiosks to AI-based demand forecasting – that improve flow efficiency, optimize [resource planning](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/axel-planner?hsLang=en), and create a smoother patient experience.  ###### Topics: [patient flow management](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/patient-flow-management) [self-service](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/self-service) [resource management](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/resource-management) [mobile check-in](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/mobile-check-in) [patient experience](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/patient-experience) [self check-in](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/self-check-in) [self-service kiosk](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/self-service-kiosk) [optimization](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/optimization) [healthcare resource planning](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/healthcare-resource-planning) [healthcare service production](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/healthcare-service-production) [digitalization in healthcare](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/digitalization-in-healthcare) [payment](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/payment) [automation](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/automation) [self-service solution](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/self-service-solution) [room planning](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/room-planning) [Axel Encounter](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/axel-encounter) [Axel Planner](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/axel-planner) [room management](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/room-management) [resource optimization](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/resource-optimization) [resource planning](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/tag/resource-planning) [All articles](https://www.axelhealth.com/en/blog/all) ##### Contact information Contact information Axel Health Linnoitustie 3, 3rd floor 02600 Espoo, Finland info@axelhealth.com ##### Quick links Quick links ##### Sign up for our newsletter Sign up for our newsletter [**](https://www.facebook.com/Axel-Health-Global-114350623682411)[**](https://www.instagram.com/axelhealthsolutions)[**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/axel-health-global) [![pupu](https://www.axelhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo/pupu.png?width=174&height=136&name=pupu.png "pupu")](https://www.axelhealth.com?hsLang=en) Copyright © 2020 Axel Health ** ![](https://px.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=2628873&fmt=gif)