PX Pulse: Consumer Perspectives on Patient Experience in the U.S. – February 2025
Published February 11, 2025


The topics we explore in this issue look deeper into how consumers understand and engage in healthcare. Highlights underscore major opportunities in three areas: improving how people make healthcare decisions, prioritizing shared decision-making in healthcare organizations, and strengthening support for caregivers as vital members of the healthcare system.
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