Posted September 28, 2017 with 0 comments
Healthcare isn’t just about getting the right care at the right place at the right time…it’s about getting it at the right price, too. Yes, in a perfect world, patients would have ample time to thoroughly research and explore all different kinds, and costs, and options for care. But it’s not a perfect world and time doesn’t always allow that to happen.
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Posted October 11, 2016 with 0 comments
At Health Action Council, we meet with health care providers and discuss the need to improve provider interaction with patients. We often hear that patients who clearly communicate their symptoms and respond candidly to questions from the nurses and doctors without self-diagnosing have the best experience.
Their diagnosis is more accurate, the time with the medical team is very productive and the experience for them and all other patients improves.
Strong health literacy means better outcomes. And, employers have an important role to play.
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