Health Equity and Access: Addressing a Challenge That Too Many People Don’t See

Providence commits significant financial resources and maps out specific actions to address health inequities. // By Alan Shoebridge // Getting access to care has been difficult in many parts of the country for years. Even in densely populated urban areas, a shortage of physicians and clinicians often made setting appointments for primary and specialty care Read More

A New Approach to Growing Patient Volume

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Whether it’s a brand refresh or brand overhaul, having the right strategic focus can make or break your ability to rise above the competition, align audiences (internal and external), and connect more meaningfully with the communities you serve.

Download this case study and discover how UT Health San Antonio successfully launched a brand image campaign – that drove 9% growth in overall patient volume year over year.

Learn how UT Health San Antonio:

1. Overcame brand confusion and established a unique market position of excellence in the region.
2. Shifted the perception of patient care by capturing the passion behind UT Health San Antonio providers’ work.
3. Developed an omnichannel plan to allow for authentic, human connections and increasingly sticky engagements.
4. Improved the digital consumer experience, leveraging technology as a catalyst for change.

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Expand Your Virtual Care Options to Improve Access and Attract New Patients

There are many ways to expand health care access through virtual care. When CHRISTUS Health launched its “On Demand Care” urgent care service in May 2022, some clinicians were concerned about visit erosion from the primary care provider patient base. That didn’t happen. “Our primary care physicians who were initially skeptical, as you can imagine, Read More

Virtual Care Stays True to the Brand at CHRISTUS Health

There are many options for expanding access through virtual care. CHRISTUS Health’s thoughtful approach is guided by its mission, and its recognized brand attracts new patients. // By Jane Weber Brubaker // When CHRISTUS Health launched its “On Demand Care” urgent care service in May 2022, some clinicians were concerned about visit erosion from the Read More

Successful Online Scheduling in 5 Steps

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Today’s healthcare organizations are not only challenged with staffing shortages and budget cuts, but also rising consumer demands that make it more important than ever to implement new solutions that both increase organizational efficiencies as well as digital innovation. Online scheduling is no longer a “nice to have,” but instead an essential investment for organizations to meet the needs of patients, providers, and staff alike.

To launch a successful online scheduling program, organizations can follow these 5 steps:

1. Establish a single source of truth for provider, service, and location data.
2. Engage cross-functional stakeholders across your organization.
3. Create a standardized, repeatable launch plan.
4. Broaden booking options across specialties, appointment types, and services.
5. Optimize and expand upon self-service capabilities.

For more in-depth detail on best practices for launching online scheduling — plus a vendor evaluation checklist — download the full guide.

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Acute Care Telehealth: A Lifeline for Struggling Hospitals?

Acute care telehealth expands access to care by connecting community hospitals with specialized experts, which helps to close gaps in knowledge and keep care local. When patients in a rural community get sick and need access to intensive care or specialized care, the typical small community hospital — if there is one — doesn’t have Read More

Expanding Access to Health Care in the Face of Provider Shortages

By using technology and expanding the care team, Renown Health is increasing capacity and giving patients more ways to access health care. // By Cheryl L. Serra // Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno, Nevada is a 650-bed facility and the region’s only Level II Trauma Center. Renown serves over a million people across 100,000 Read More

6 Ways to Get the Best Out of Your Creative Agency

When working with a creative agency, how do you ensure the end product meets your marketing team’s expectations? John Ferin, in a new article, describes the scenario like this: “The meeting is about to begin. Your creative agency has spent days, weeks, maybe even months massaging their concepts, tactics, and messaging into the perfect presentation. Read More

How HRC’s Healthcare Equality Index Works to Address Inequities in LGBTQ Health Care Access

Research shows that LGBTQ people face discrimination, which impacts their physical and mental health. The Health Equity Index defines industry best practices and recognizes progress achieved by health care organizations. // By Althea Fung // Health care is a necessity. But not everyone has equal access to medical services, which can negatively impact a person’s Read More

Six Best Practices for Getting the Most From Your Creative Agency

Want great work from your agency? The way you share feedback can have a dramatic effect on how your creative team responds. // By John Ferin // The meeting is about to begin. Your creative agency has spent days, weeks, maybe even months massaging their concepts, tactics, and messaging into the perfect presentation. You can Read More