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Ilari Laaksonen

Ilari Laaksonen

CEO, Axel Health

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Axel Health and Unitary Healthcare – why we are stronger together

Author Ilari Laaksonen Dec 11, 2024 9:03:31 AM

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?

Topics: patient flow management Axel solution Axel Encounter patient experience healthcare service production digitalization in healthcare Uoma patient transfers
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The elephant in the room: How to save on healthcare staffing costs?

Author Ilari Laaksonen Aug 27, 2024 10:00:49 AM

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.

Topics: Self service Axel Encounter patient experience healthcare service production digitalization in healthcare automation self-service solution roi calculator cost savings
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Digital transformation in healthcare: A path to enhanced patient care

Author Ilari Laaksonen Jun 6, 2024 11:31:07 AM

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 isn't just about cost reduction—it's about improving patient experience and making healthcare operations more efficient and patient-centered.

Topics: Axel Planner patient experience healthcare resource planning digitalization in healthcare artificial intelligence AI
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Benefits of digital door displays in outpatient care settings

Author Ilari Laaksonen Mar 6, 2024 1:51:29 PM

Digital door displays have become increasingly popular in conference rooms over the past decade. These displays make it easy to see when and for whom a room is booked, and making new room bookings is a breeze. Did you know that similar door displays are also used in healthcare, especially in outpatient settings? In healthcare settings, digital door displays provide a variety of benefits, and I will explore four key benefits in more detail:

Topics: patient flow management Axel Planner Axel Encounter healthcare resource planning digitalization in healthcare door display
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Why self-service payments make sense in healthcare

Author Ilari Laaksonen Feb 6, 2024 12:47:42 PM

Patient fees can be a complex matter, no matter whether you're dealing with a private or public healthcare provider. These fees typically include both statutory and provider-specific charges, often capped at certain maximum limits. Payments may be collected entirely from the patients or partially covered by Kela (the Social Insurance Institution of Finland), insurance companies, or other entities.

Topics: Self service Axel Encounter patient experience Axel Mobile Encounter digitalization in healthcare payment self-service solution
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Revolutionizing healthcare resource planning: The AI advantage

Author Ilari Laaksonen Jan 30, 2024 2:09:35 PM

In the modern healthcare sector, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is playing a pivotal role in transforming various aspects, from clinical procedures to population health management and diagnostics. One of the key advantages of AI is its capacity to improve administrative efficiency. By automating routine tasks, AI technologies free up healthcare professionals to focus on more critical aspects of patient care.

Topics: Resource management Axel Planner optimization healthcare resource planning healthcare service production artificial intelligence AI