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A New Name, A Deeper Promise: Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital Takes on a New Identity

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// By Susan Dubuque // When East Tennessee Children’s Hospital announced it would become Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, the news traveled fast. The name alone carries instant recognition, not just across the state but well beyond. Discover how the organization translates this high-profile partnership into a strategy to reach families, engage donors, and expand access to care.

Scaling Smarter: How Health Systems Are Turning AI Tools Into Real Content Strategy

Emily Baker- BPD

Generative AI is changing how health care organizations create, scale, and govern content. Marketing and digital leaders discussed how they are navigating this shift in a recent eHealthcare Strategy & Trends webinar. Learn how organizations are integrating AI into content strategy without losing clarity, consistency, or the human voice behind the work.

AI and Content: Turning Generative Tools Into a Scalable Strategy for Health Systems

// By Therese Lockemy, MBA // Generative AI is changing how health care organizations create, scale, and govern content. Marketing and digital leaders discussed how they are navigating this shift in a recent eHealthcare Strategy & Trends webinar. Learn how organizations are integrating AI into content strategy without losing clarity, consistency, or the human voice behind the work.

Advertising Showcase: Building Community Support to Elevate Children’s Health Care

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// By Susan Dubuque // Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU and Children’s Hospital Foundation share a marketing and fundraising story shaped by grit, creativity, and a deep sense of community ownership. See what came next: a coordinated effort between philanthropy and marketing and the ad campaign that brought their shared story to life.

Real Talk, Real Results: How to Make Recruitment and Retention Campaigns Ring True

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// By Susan Dubuque // Industry expert Shannon Curran offers insights on why authenticity is no longer optional. In today’s competitive hiring market, health care organizations must align their brands and culture to attract — and keep — the right talent. Discover five tips on how to create recruitment and retention campaigns that truly connect — and keep talent engaged.

Winning the Talent Game: Recruitment and Retention Campaign Strategies

Alex Fagundes, marketing business partner, Renown Health

// By Susan Dubuque // Marketing leaders from Renown Health and The Christ Hospital Health Network share how their award-winning recruitment and retention strategies helped address workforce shortages. Read on to discover how authentic messaging and targeted outreach can strengthen both recruitment and retention.

CHRISTUS Health’s Journey to Market Maturity

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// By Jane Weber Brubaker // A five-year timeline for market maturity? Really? Jeff Stewart, vice president of strategic marketing at CHRISTUS Health, was skeptical at first. Today, halfway through the process, he’s a believer. Discover highlights of CHRISTUS Health’s journey toward market maturity and learn how a unified approach to marketing accrues benefits for all stakeholders.

How MedStar Health Unifies Marketing and Philanthropy to Drive Impact

Jessica McLain, Senior Vice President, Philanthropy, MedStar Health

As health systems face rising costs, shrinking margins, and growing demand for services, charitable contributions can provide critical funding for capital improvements, medical research, and community health programs. Fundraising professionals are among the most recruited health care executives today. Read on to discover the mutual benefits of philanthropy and marketing joining forces.

More Empathy, Fewer Spreadsheets, Better Cancer Care

Steve Koch, managing partner, Cast & Hue

// By Amanda Green // How the University of Maryland Medical System leveraged journey mapping to align marketing with the patient experience. Learn how a leadership team of cancer experts came together to create a shared understanding of the patient experience, and how hearing directly from patients refined their perceptions and guided the changes they made.

How Can Health Systems Align Internal Culture With Public Perception?

Cynthia Newton, President, Cynthia Newton Consulting

In an SHCM exclusive Q&A, marketing strategist Cynthia Newton unpacks how review platforms, transparency, and employee engagement reshape health care reputation from the inside out. Read the full article for insights to help ensure that your employer reputation matches your culture.

Physician Relations 2.0: Pillars of a Referral Strategy Rebuild

Ashley Abbondandolo, senior director of strategic growth and development, Memorial Healthcare System

// By Devin Healy // Referrals are an indispensable source of growth for health systems and medical practices. Despite that, many of the processes and tactics around referrals have been playing catch-up in terms of modernized strategies and effective use of data. Read on to learn key success factors you can apply to your own organization.

MedStar Health: Aligning Marketing and Philanthropy for Greater Impact

Mike Varner, Vice President of Brand Marketing and Strategy, MedStar Health

// By Susan Dubuque // As health systems face rising costs, shrinking margins, and growing demand for services, charitable contributions can provide critical funding for capital improvements, medical research, and community health programs. Fundraising professionals are among the most recruited health care executives today. Read on to discover the mutual benefits of philanthropy and marketing joining forces.

Your Employer Brand Shows What Candidates and Patients See

John Marzano

// By John Marzano // In an SHCM exclusive Q&A, marketing strategist Cynthia Newton unpacks how review platforms, transparency, and employee engagement reshape health care reputation from the inside out. Read the full article for insights to help ensure that your employer reputation matches your culture.

Health Care Mergers and Acquisitions: A Strategic Guide for Marketers

Daniel Fell is senior vice president, Health, BVK

Hospital and health system mergers are nothing new for anyone familiar with health care. After a slight decline during and after the pandemic, mergers and acquisitions have picked up again. Read on to understand the current state of health care mergers and acquisitions and get an actionable playbook for marketers and strategists.

Old-School M&A Is Out; New Collaborations Are In

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// By Daniel Fell // Hospital and health system mergers are nothing new for anyone familiar with health care. After a slight decline during and after the pandemic, mergers and acquisitions have picked up again. Read on to understand the current state of health care mergers and acquisitions and get an actionable playbook for marketers and strategists.

Governance Models That Work: How 3 Leading Health Systems Align Marketing with Strategic Goals

Without a unified governance framework to guide marketing, organizations risk sending mixed messages, squandering resources, and failing to engage patients and employees and fulfill the organizational mission. Explore how three health systems use tailored governance models to align marketing efforts with strategic goals, ensuring consistent brand messaging and effective return on investments.

Unified Marketing Governance: Lessons from Leading Health Systems

// By Marcos Irigaray // Without a unified governance framework to guide marketing, organizations risk sending mixed messages, squandering resources, and failing to engage patients and employees and fulfill the organizational mission. Explore how three health systems use tailored governance models to align marketing efforts with strategic goals, ensuring consistent brand messaging and effective return on investments.

Recruitment Marketing: New Partnership Boosts Workforce Development

Rachel Smith, Evangelical Community Hospital

// 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.