Patient Communication and Engagement

Explore how AI and automation enhance patient communication, streamline interactions, and improve satisfaction through personalized, timely, and efficient engagement.

Why Patients Hate Calling Your Office (And How the Digital Front Door Provides a Fix)

Let’s be real—nobody wants to call a doctor’s office nowadays. Patients avoid it like they avoid complex care instructions, confusing insurance bills, and bad WiFi connections. Whether it’s sitting on hold, repeating their insurance details again, or struggling to book an appointment that fits their schedule, traditional phone-based healthcare access frustrates even the most patient […]

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Beyond the Waiting Room: How AI and Automation Are Redefining the Economics of ER and Urgent Care

Emergency rooms and urgent care centers exist in a state of constant pressure. Patient volumes continue to rise, staff shortages persist, and financial margins remain razor-thin. The traditional model—where patient access and operational efficiency hinge on manual processes—can no longer sustain itself.   The solution? It is not just better staffing or expanded capacity. The real

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AI in Nursing: How CNOs Can Tackle Burnout, Boost Care, and Keep the Human Touch

Chief Nursing Officers (CNOs) are under unprecedented pressure. Staffing shortages, burnout, and skyrocketing patient demands are stretching nursing teams thin—often at the expense of both patient care and staff well-being.   In the face of these challenges, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a powerful ally, offering tools to automate time-consuming tasks, improve clinical decision-making, and

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Top Strategies for Effective Patient Acquisition in 2025

Today, acquiring new patients is no longer just about word-of-mouth referrals and traditional marketing. Today, digital transformation in patient access plays a crucial role in helping healthcare providers reach and engage their target audience effectively. With a digital-first approach, clinics and hospitals can leverage a digital front door to streamline patient journeys, improve engagement, and

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Strengthen Patient Care: Unlock 24/7 Engagement with Voice AI

Discover how Voice AI transforms healthcare with smarter, automated patient engagement. Does it feel like your staff is always juggling endless calls? Every healthcare organization wants to be there for its patients, but you can’t always add more staff to handle the phone. That’s where Voice AI comes in – empowering you to deliver consistent,

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Digital Front Door

The Evolution of the Digital Front Door in Healthcare: A Steer Health Perspective

In a world where consumer-driven experiences are setting new standards for every industry, healthcare is no exception. The days of waiting weeks for an appointment, juggling paperwork, and navigating labyrinthine phone systems are no longer acceptable to patients—nor are they necessary. The “digital front door,” a concept that places user-friendly technology at the entry point

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The Human Touch of AI: Enhancing Patient Care with Agentic Voice Technology

Beyond Chatbots: How Agentic AI Is Reshaping Patient-Doctor Relationships Imagine a patient, anxious about a recent diagnosis, reaching out to their healthcare provider. They’re met not with reassurance, but with prolonged hold times and automated messages. Frustration mounts, concerns go unaddressed, and in many cases, the call is abandoned. This isn’t merely a lost connection–it’s

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Your Patients Deserve Better: Implementing Voice AI for Trust and Engagement

This article was originally published on Swaay.Health originally. Despite the convenience of modern technology, many healthcare practices still rely on outdated, repetitive processes that frustrate patients, like filling out forms multiple times. Voice AI has the potential to streamline administrative tasks, reduce waiting times, and improve personalization, but it’s crucial to balance technology with human

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The Mounting Crisis in Medicare Reimbursement: What Healthcare Organizations Need to Know

The Mounting Crisis in Medicare Reimbursement: What Independent Practices Need to Know Medical practices across America are facing an existential threat. While headlines about healthcare costs often focus on what patients pay, there’s a growing crisis behind the scenes that threatens the very survival of healthcare organizations – and with them, access to care for

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All Your Healthcare Communication in One Place: Streamline Patient Engagement with a Digital Front Door

Patients are increasingly demanding seamlessly integrated experiences. Accenture recently found that 50% of patients agree that a poor digital patient experience with a healthcare provider “ruins the entire experience with that provider”. To meet these expectations, leading technology vendors like Steer Health have introduced a solution called the digital front door (DFD). The goal of

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