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Satisfaction Scores

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Patient satisfaction equal for physician, hospitalist care

Patients reported similar satisfaction scores for hospital care provided by primary care physicians and hospitalists, according to a study published this month in the Journal of Hospital Medicine.

Show off patient satisfaction scores to drive business

The industry's increased focus on patient satisfaction will not only help hospitals avoid reimbursement penalties ; it also could help them attract patients. Displaying patient satisfaction scores and

Why less-than-perfect patient satisfaction scores matter too

Hospitals undoubtedly are focused on patient satisfaction scores, but are they too focused on only the top scores? Do they consider anything less than 100th percentile for Hospital Consumer

Disparity persists between quality perception, actual outcomes at top hospitals

As hospitals focus resources and efforts on boosting patient satisfaction, they should keep in mind that patients' perception of their care is not synonymous with their clinical performance. Despite

Patient experience defines quality

Did you catch the study from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business that compared patient satisfaction surveys with clinical performance measures to see which is a better gauge of clinical

Take a bite out of bad hospital food

Bad hospital food is no joke these days with renewed emphasis on patient safety and satisfaction scores. Hospitals around the world are paying more attention to what goes on patients' plates during