// By Susan Dubuque // Baptist Health is Arkansas’ most comprehensive health care organization. Known for its outstanding obstetrics and gynecology services in Arkansas, the organization also aims to be the first choice for women seeking comprehensive health care. Discover how Baptist Health created a compelling integrated marketing campaign that connects with women at every life stage.
Parents are mostly mum when it comes to talking with their kids about mental health and suicide. One reason is they are often unaware that their kids think about them. A Seattle Children’s public service announcement urges parents to have that cringy conversation about mental health and suicide with their kids.
A new Strategic Health Care Marketing webinar for healthcare marketers and strategists
Tuesday | Nov. 19, 2024 | 2 p.m. Eastern
Healthcare marketers face increasing pressure to demonstrate clear ROI, yet fewer than 10% achieve this goal.
Join us Tuesday Nov. 19 for a free webinar to discover how integrating Health Risk Assessments (HRAs) with a customizable matching algorithm can transform your healthcare marketing strategy.
You’ll learn how combining HRAs with email nurturing and ROI tracking can boost patient engagement, justify your marketing investments, and support broader digital experience goals.
// By Susan Dubuque // Philadelphia’s first behavioral health urgent care for adults provides immediate access to vital services, helping to reduce ED visits and inpatient stays and offering a positive experience even on the worst days. Read on to learn more about this care model, which aims to improve access, elevate patient experience, and prevent crises.
It’s no secret — the COVID-19 global pandemic drastically changed the consumer health care landscape. In recent years, health care consumers have become more selective about their care. Learn how Munson Healthcare identified the need to increase affinity with an important demographic — the “sandwich generation” — and developed a multichannel strategy to reach them.
// By Kirsten Lecky and Nikki Breen // AI Overviews, Google’s recent addition to the top of the search engine results page, have changed the game. How can you make sure your brand shows up in these AI-generated summaries? Learn the benefits of zero-click search, how zero-click search impacts digital marketing, and key strategies for zero-click search.
// By Susan Dubuque // The day a teenage boy arrived at the trauma center with a severe gunshot wound, and the team saved his life, it filled them with an incredible sense of joy. This was the genesis of the VCU Health Bridging the Gap Program. Learn how this team set out to reduce violent injuries.
Workforce shortages and caregiver capacity challenges impact virtually all health care organizations across the U.S. A recent survey found 81 percent reported delays in care due to staff shortages. Discover how two organizations’ HR teams work alongside marketing to bring new life to the health care recruitment process.
// By Susan Dubuque // As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the eHealthcare Leadership Awards, it is fitting to reflect on the evolution of the awards program and the parallel advancements in our industry. We look back from various perspectives, including organizers, sponsors, judges, and winners. The 2024 awards ceremony is at HCIC on November 10.
SHSMD Connections is a must-attend event for health care marketers every fall. This year’s conference takes place October 13-15 in Denver. This three-day conference, jampacked with exceptional educational and networking opportunities, will fill you up with new ideas and fresh inspiration, and empower you to become a changemaker in your organization.
// By Susan Dubuque // Thirty-eight children’s hospitals and three Ronald McDonald Houses partner with The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, giving kids with serious health problems the opportunity to just be kids. If you are up for a bit of inspiration, read on. This article might give you a whole new perspective on patient experience.
In an age where health care access is a primary concern, people can’t love a brand they can’t use. This was the resounding message from a 2024 National Consumer Insights Survey (NCIS) by Klein & Partners. What will it take to deliver experiences that meet consumer expectations, and where should health care organizations focus?
// By Jane Weber Brubaker // Parents are mostly mum when it comes to talking with their kids about mental health and suicide. One reason is they are often unaware that their kids think about them. A Seattle Children’s public service announcement urges parents to have that cringy conversation about mental health and suicide with their kids.
The convergence of technology and health care has raised concerns about data security. Nearly 75 percent of people are concerned about protecting their personal health data. High-profile class action lawsuits related to consumer privacy have caused significant financial and reputational damage to some health systems. How can you protect your organization?
// By Althea Fung // It’s no secret — the COVID-19 global pandemic drastically changed the consumer health care landscape. In recent years, health care consumers have become more selective about their care. Learn how Munson Healthcare identified the need to increase affinity with an important demographic — the “sandwich generation” — and developed a multichannel strategy to reach them.
// By Andy Semons and Donna T. Walthall // Any good marketer who has been on the receiving end of a DEI backlash can tell you that fostering inclusivity isn’t as simple as saying “we care” or including visual representation of diverse groups in communications. Learn how Dana-Farber Cancer Institute used neuroscience to better reach underserved populations.
University Health in Texas embraced change to create an effective brand strategy, conducting research to understand community needs during transformative times. Their new brand platform supports the organization’s strategic direction while engaging the community on a journey of health improvement. Discover the strategy and creativity behind this award-winning campaign.
The University of Maryland Medical Center employs a three-tier marketing strategy for its transplant program, using strategic communications for broad reach, targeted digital tactics for mid-funnel engagement, and search campaigns to capture bottom-funnel consumers. Find out how this leading medical center achieves impressive results with a multichannel marketing and communications strategy.
// By John Marzano // Workforce shortages and caregiver capacity challenges impact virtually all health care organizations across the U.S. A recent survey found 81 percent reported delays in care due to staff shortages. Discover how two organizations’ HR teams work alongside marketing to bring new life to the health care recruitment process.
// By Susan Dubuque // In the aftermath of COVID-19, cities across the country, including San Francisco, faced significant challenges. During the same period, UCSF Health began a new strategic journey to expand its services to encompass the entire spectrum of care. Discover how UCSF Health shifts consumer perceptions by sending a love letter to San Francisco.
CHI St. Vincent’s marketing team created a multichannel recruitment and retention strategy that engaged team members across the health system. The campaign targeted both internal and external audiences and used a broad range of traditional and digital media. Get insights on supporting your organization’s recruitment and retention initiatives from this award-winning campaign.
A new Strategic Health Care Marketing webinar for healthcare marketers and strategists
Eighty percent of health care decision makers prefer plain language content. Why? Because clear communication benefits busy physicians. In this webinar you’ll gain actionable tips to improve your physician engagement and achieve measurable results for your organization.
Presented on September 25, 2024
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In this new report from Strategic Health Care Marketing, you’ll discover success stories from top health systems around the country who effectively use content to enhance their marketing efforts and get insights on how to leverage content marketing at your own organization.
Data analytics is more important than ever, given industry pressures tightening health system budgets. Fortunately, expanding data resources provide planners with additional analytical tools they need to identify and capitalize on the most promising strategic growth opportunities. Discover how planners can leverage these information sources to develop effective growth plans.
// By Jane Weber Brubaker // SHSMD Connections is a must-attend event for health care marketers every fall. This year’s conference takes place October 13-15 in Denver. This three-day conference, jampacked with exceptional educational and networking opportunities, will fill you up with new ideas and fresh inspiration, and empower you to become a changemaker in your organization.