Transformative power of healthcare communication

In healthcare, every conversation matters. From delivering life-changing diagnoses to guiding families through crisis, the way clinicians communicate shapes patient trust, outcomes, and organizational culture.

The Orsini Way is a proven methodology that equips healthcare teams with the skills to connect authentically, speak with compassion, and lead with empathy.

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Why The Orsini Way

Communication is often cited as one of the top drivers of patient satisfaction and outcomes, yet it is rarely taught in medical schools. The Orsini Way bridges this gap with evidence-based training tailored to hospitals, residency programs and healthcare organizations. Our programs go beyond scripting words. We teach clinicians how to communicate with empathy, timing, and authenticity — creating meaningful connections that improve both patient trust and outcomes.

THE COMMUNICATION GAP IN HEALTHCARE

The Hidden Crisis in Healthcare Communication

Healthcare professionals are trained to save lives, diagnose complex conditions, and deliver cutting-edge treatments.

But when it comes to the skill patients and families value most — how providers communicate — training is often minimal or absent.

FEWER HOURS DEDICATED TO COMMUNICATION SKILLS

PATIENT DISSATISFACTION

UNPREPARED AND ANXIOUS

Most medical schools dedicate fewer than 20 hours total to communication skills over the course of four years.

National studies show that poor communication is one of the leading causes of patient dissatisfaction and malpractice claims.

Clinicians themselves report feeling unprepared and anxious when faced with delivering life-altering news.

The result?

Patients feel unheard. Families lose trust. Staff experience burnout. Organizations see morale, safety scores, and outcomes suffer.

Why Now and Why The Orsini Way

In a healthcare system under constant strain, there has never been a greater need for clear, compassionate communication. Patients are more informed, expectations are higher, and providers are stretched thin. The ability to connect quickly and authentically is not a “nice-to-have” — it is a clinical and cultural necessity.

That’s why Dr. Anthony Orsini created The Orsini Way: a proven methodology drawn from decades of real-world experience and scientific research, where every word can change the trajectory of a patient’s journey. His training goes beyond scripts and checklists, teaching professionals how to build trust, reduce conflict, and lead with empathy — even in the hardest conversations.

The Orsini Way is not about learning what to say. It’s about learning how to connect — in the moments that matter most.
Dr. Anthony Orsini
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Who We Help

Healthcare Team Training

Customized workshops for hospitals, large practices and departments such as Risk, ICU or Oncology.

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Residency Program Curriculum

Teaching tomorrow’s doctors how to connect as well as they diagnose.

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Administrator & Leadership Training

Building communication-centered cultures from the top down.

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Hospitals & Health Systems

The Orsini Way® equips hospitals with structured, evidence-based communication training that improves patient trust, strengthens HCAHPS scores, and reduces litigation risk — while creating a culture of safety and compassion.

Physicians & Nurses

We help providers gain the confidence and skills to improve the patient experience as well as handle the most difficult patient conversations — delivering bad news, disclosing medical errors, and building trust through every interaction.

Medical Schools & Residency Programs

The Orsini Way® integrates empathy and communication training into medical education, giving students and residents the tools to connect authentically with patients and families from day one of their careers.

Hospital Associations & Health Conferences
The Orsini Way® delivers engaging keynotes and workshops that provide healthcare professionals with proven, practical strategies to improve communication and patient outcomes.
Healthcare Administrators & Leaders

Our programs prepare administrators and leaders to set the tone for transparency and empathy, embedding communication skills into the fabric of your organization’s culture. We help leaders build high-reliability teams where empathy and communication drive both safety and collaboration.

The Orsini Way Impact

  • Improved HCAHPS scores
  • Enhanced patient experience
  • Reduced staff burnout and turnover
  • Positive cultural change across healthcare systems
  • Reduction of medical errors and malpractice claims
  • Improve clinical trial recruitment

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Testimonials

Real world feedback from our partners and clients.

"His thought-provoking, practical techniques make any leader a better communicator.The feedback was so superb we asked him to speak again."
Quint Studer
Founder of The Studer Group
"Professionals across all industries can benefit from Dr. Orsini’s perspective and approach to communication."
Shari Moore
Vice President, RiskManagement, PLICO
"Dr. Orsini is a high-impact speaker who connects with audiences in a meaningful way. The feedback is consistently superb."
Dr. Larry Barton
Best Selling Author, CrisisManagement and HR Expert
“Tony was terrific! As a speaker, he was captivating and kept the full attention of thea udience the entire time. His presentation was well researched, personal and applicable to all in attendance.”
Brad Diericx
Chief Commercial Officer Curi
"His delivery and communication was exactly what we needed during this difficult time in healthcare."
Lori Gunther
CEO, Synova Associates, LLC
"We were pleased to find this innovative and human-centered training program for our NICU staff. It is a perfect complement to our other programs. We had complete confidence that Dr. Orsini’s methods would drive results.”
KELLY NIERSTEDT
President, Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies
“The training we received from The Orsini Way is like none other. Our residents now have greater confidence and skills in leading difficult conversations, whether in person or virtually. I’m still amazed that after each training I still walk away having learned something new from its experts.”
DR. TANGANYIKA BARNES
Program Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program Englewood Health
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