Welcome!

Welcome to the June issue of Focus! We hope you are enjoying your summer and are finding plenty of opportunities to relax and stay healthy!

This issue we are featuring client successes and providing insight on how you can better the patient experience from the clinical aspect. Plus, don't forget to check out the line up of speakers at this year's Symposium - you'll be amazed! Remember, you can find an agenda overview, hotel information and more by clicking here.

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Bujak presents at Symposium, speaker line up announced

NRC Picker is excited to announce a full line up of presenters at this year’s Symposium!
In addition to Donald M. Berwick as our featured keynote speaker, Symposium will host a number of other healthcare thought leaders to inspire, motivate and teach best practices to improve the patient experience.

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Client hospitals rank among the best in pediatric care

When it comes to our children, we want the absolute best - and that extends to providing the best in medical care, especially if your child has a serious medical illness.
U.S. News annually ranks the nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals to provide families knowledge of the nation’s best places for pediatric care. The list ranks the top 50 children’s hospitals in 10 different specialties.

See which NRC Picker clients made the list.


Prime Healthcare recognized as top leader in patient safety

Congratulations to 11 Prime Healthcare hospitals who were recently recognized for their excellence in patient safety! Prime Healthcare, an NRC Picker client, is based in Ontario, California and is one of the largest hospital companies in the U.S.

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NRC Picker hosts networking event in Maryland

On May 22, NRC Picker held a networking event in Baltimore, Maryland where participants gathered for an all-day opportunity to learn from peers and discuss best practices related to improving the patient experience in the hospital and clinic setting. Over 20 organizations came together at MedStar Harbor Hospital, who hosted the event.

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Putting patients back in control

It’s not uncommon for patients to feel they have little or no control over their healthcare experience, especially when the care they receive is far from patient-centric. So how do healthcare professionals and care-givers provide optimal patient-focused care –giving patients control over their decisions and experience?

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Upcoming Events


NRC Picker strives to bring you events that will help you improve patient-centered care at your organization! Here's a sneak peak of a couple coming up!

Webinar: Optimizing Rounding Processes: Horizontal & Vertical Approaches
Tuesday, June 26, 12 pm ET - Register today

Webinar: How to Avoid Taking a Wrong Turn on Your Way to a Patient-Centered Medical Home
Wednesday, June 27, 3 pm ET - Register today

Network and share best pratices at the North Carolina Regional Networking Event, hosted by Forsyth Hospital in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Click here for the agenda and to register.

Click here to access all events.