As patients act more like consumers, they assume more control over their medical decisions. Having a patient population that is more engaged in care planning works in the provider’s favor when it leads to better care outcomes. Being proactive to educate your patients on their health matters can help encourage patient engagement and demonstrate your…
Does it matter if a medical practice actively participates in social media? Platforms like Facebook and TikTok are predominantly viewed as a source of entertainment, but there is more to it. For many, social media is a primary source for information, creating an opportunity for healthcare organizations of all kinds to be a source of credible…
How many dentists do patients have to choose from in your area? It has been reported that for every 1,639 people, there is one dentist. Some dentists will have more competitors in their area than others, but promoting your dental practice is how any dental practice can stand out in the local market. Tools for…
Doctors and medical practice managers in crowded markets soon realize how hard it can be to stand out from the pack and attract new patients. Meanwhile, some practices don’t yet realize how much they could grow their patient base if they would only invest in building an online presence. With digital marketing, you can grow…
When in search of a new doctor, most healthcare consumers do their homework before they decide to schedule a new patient appointment. In fact, a recent survey found that 80% of respondents use the internet for healthcare-related searches. This means that your website design plays a critical role in attracting new patients by how well…
Some medical practices will survey new patients to learn how they found them. With direct referrals on the decline and patients finding online care options on the rise, having “Google search” selected on the patient survey is a positive sign of a strong online presence. Practice managers who have asked how to be found in…
Google is a monster digital marketing tool, and its power cannot be denied – when looking at paid vs organic search, which is better for your practice? Research confirms that: Google processes more than 100,000 search queries per second More than 8.5 billion Google searches happen every day, while Bing has just over a billion…
If you have ever – out of curiosity – Googled the name of your own medical practice, you may have seen directory listings in the search results. You may have wondered how it ended up there, especially when your practice never initiated it. The reason you see these business directory listings for your medical practice…
Medical practices across the country have learned that they must strengthen their online presence to keep up with the competition. Thanks to mobile technology, patients have everything they need to choose a new provider in the palm of their hands. The question is, will patient searches show your practice, or your competitor’s? While there are…
Over 80% of Americans are online daily, searching for various products and services – including searching for doctors. In fact, it is estimated that Google processes 6.75 billion healthcare-related queries per day. Connecting with today’s patients means meeting them where they make decisions – online. Digital marketing for medical practices is the vehicle to engage…
