Life Hacking Healthcare: How to Attract, Engage, and Retain Gen Z Patients in the Digital Age

June 12, 2023

// By Shawn Gross //

Gross-Shawn-PrimacyThe healthcare industry is in the midst of a transformation, and Generation Z is leading the charge. This new generation, born between the mid-1990s and mid-2000s, is challenging traditional notions of healthcare and redefining what it means to be healthy. They are turning to innovative solutions, and they are “life hacking” healthcare to create experiences tailored to their unique needs and expectations.

What Is “Life Hacking?”

The term “life hacking” refers to the act of finding ways to make life easier, more efficient, and more enjoyable. It involves using technology, creativity, and resourcefulness to solve problems and improve the quality of life. In the context of healthcare, life hacking means finding ways to navigate the healthcare system, optimize personal health, and access healthcare services in new and innovative ways.

Why Is Generation Z Life Hacking Healthcare?

Generation Z is the first generation to grow up in a fully digital world. They are digital natives who have never known life without the internet, smartphones, and social media. They are tech-savvy and highly connected, and they have a different relationship with healthcare than previous generations. They are proactive about their health and well-being, and they use technology to access information, resources, and services that are not always available through traditional healthcare channels.

Here, we share some of the ways Gen Z life hacks healthcare, and give you five tips on how to attract, engage, and retain Gen Z patients.


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