Within the lifespan of any medical practice, discussion of increasing revenue and growing the patient base will surface at some point. From the need to fill providers’ schedules to boosting the practice’s profile to appeal to investors, practices find motivation to increase outreach. While exploring solutions, digital marketing is bound to come up. It used…
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Why Online Presence for Your Medical Practice is Vitally Important
Everything a patient needs to connect with care can now be accessed through a smartphone: information about medical issues, healthcare directories, and more. Consequently, digital marketing tools are needed to engage patients online. Because the patient journey is now driven by the digital experience, the online presence of medical practices has been put into focus…
Benefits of Patient Portals on Practice Websites
Now more than ever, patients approach healthcare from a consumer’s point of view. They expect the same ease during digital healthcare transactions that they experience from when they shop in an online retail setting. From scheduling appointments to accessing health records, patients want to have the option to do more online on a simplified interface….
How Healthcare Consumerism Impacts the Patient Journey
The rivalry between eCommerce and traditional brick-and-mortar merchants not only changed the way we shop but also influenced how we function in everyday life. The instrumental role of mobile technology must also be acknowledged for its part in this transformation. Many industries outside of the retail market experienced the effects of these shifts, including the…
Why Online Reputation for Doctors is a Priceless Asset
On a grand scale, word of mouth doctor referrals have been replaced with internet browsing. Instead of asking a trusted neighbor or family friends, patients now look online for patient feedback, including social media and online reviews. In fact, the 2022 Healthcare Trends Report revealed that 72 percent of consumers read online ratings and reviews…
The Beginners Social Media Strategy Guide for Medical Practices
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…
The Essential Website Design Features List for Medical Practices
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…
Why A Healthcare Website to Gain New Patients Is Imperative
Updated from the original article posted June 15, 2020. The latest data shows that the number of active internet users in the US has finally surpassed 300 million, and 61% of patients surveyed use the internet to find a healthcare provider. As the world of healthcare evolves, medical practices face new competitive threats. For this reason, having a robust online presence is more important than ever. For medical practice growth, an effective healthcare website design is essential to nurture…
Why A Modern Medical Website Is Key To Medical Practice Success
The old saying, “If it’s not working for you, it’s working against you,” has never been truer than with the modern medical website. Today’s healthcare consumers turn to Google’s search results for most of their healthcare questions and to seek services, so if you don’t have your ducks in a row, your competitors are going…
Is Your Medical Website HIPAA Secure?
As we mentioned in a previous blog post, a great website is a foundation for any online marketing strategy. However, for healthcare professionals, having a great website isn’t enough – it also needs to be HIPAA secure. This means that any time protected health information (PHI) is transmitted or stored, you should have proper procedures…